Did you know around 40% of Alexandra Palace is currently derelict?
But not for long, as there are plans to transform the eastern end of the Palace, opening up the most historically significant parts of the building - the BBC Studios where television was first broadcast, the Victorian Theatre and the East Court - and making them accessible to the public.
It's not going to be cheap, but The Heritage Lottery fund has contributed £18.6m towards a total restoration project cost of £26.7m, with the London Borough of Haringey having pledged £6.8m. So they're short of just over one million pounds to finish the project, especially the Victorian Theatre.
I do urge you to watch the film showing a peek inside the theatre as it stands now (it's quite wonderful).
Every donation received through this campaign will go directly towards the theatre’s restoration, and every donation of £25 or more will receive a permanent tribute for playing a part in transforming Alexandra Palace.
Let's make this happen!!
