if any body cares it will close for good on april 1`st...u2 played here in 1983..more terrible news on old london being demolished...5 pubs a day are also closing.`.`
Oh, my, that's a shame. The place is full of history not only for U2 fans... It was the sacred venue during the 70's and 80's...
I didn't know about so many demolitions. What is it for? What are they gonna put instead of all the pubs?
bit more info for you....as to the pubs thats just london these days....everythings goin...routemaster buses have already gone.
..London venue will close in April
23.Jan.07 12:18pm
Music fans fighting to prevent the demolition of Hammersmith Palais have lost their campaign to save the legendary venue.
Despite campaigners continued attempts to have the building listed, Fulham and Hammersmith Council have approved proposals by property developers Parkway Properties to knock the venue down and turn it into a restaurant and office block.
The development of the venue hinged on a "conservation area of consent" being granted, which was finally given the go ahead yesterday (January 22).
Hammersmith and Fulham councillor Lucy Ibimy told BBC 6 Music: "We recognise the contribution the Palais has made to the west London music scene, but the golden days of the club are long gone."
During its 90-year history, the legendary venue has played hosts to the likes of U2, Sex Pistols The Rolling Stones, and was immortalised by The Clash song '(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais'.
LOOOOOL!!!
Not only U2, many great bands played there!! Ac/Dc, Queen, The Police... and of course one of the best broadcasts of U2, "An Electric Company on Stage", live from Hammersmith Palais 1982-12-06...
Such a shame...