[1] The initial exhibitions were not popular enough to keep the business afloat, and after several closures and re-openings it was decided to try and make it a dedicated music venue.
[3] Visiting conductors included Edward Elgar, Hubert Parry, Jean Sibelius and Gustav Holst.
[1] This structure was demolished in 1935 and replaced by a conventional brick building two years later, originally designed as a bowling centre.
[4] The Rolling Stones played the venue on 23 August 1964; the planned support group, The Paramounts missed the gig due to a van breakdown.
[5] Jimi Hendrix performed at the Winter Gardens in 1967, T. Rex and King Crimson in 1971, Pink Floyd in 1972, Elton John in both 1972 and 1973, David Bowie and Wings in 1973 and Queen in 1974.
[1] Rolf Harris had a summer residence at the Gardens, as did Morecambe and Wise, Bob Hope and Jack Benny.