Athenaeum Bury St. Edmunds, England

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North facade of the Athenaeum, a 17th-century house transformed into assembly rooms in the 18th century. The cathedral and Norman tower can be seen on the left. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Assembly Rooms. C17 with later alterations and additions. Originally a large 3-storey house, converted into an Assembly House in 1714 by John Eastland, a dancing master. Remodelled in 1789, when it was reduced to 2 storeys.

Location map of Athenaeum, Bury St. Edmunds, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Athenaeum, Bury St. Edmunds, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Bury St. Edmunds, England
Coordinates
52.2441280° N, 0.7161030° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Athenaeum
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024