How many people does Empire in Middlesbrough hold?

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1,000
“The Empire holds 1,000, it’s hard to socially distance.

What is Middlesbrough known for?

Middlesbrough is arguably the capital of Teesside and the Tees Valley and is famed for its industry, football club and Transporter Bridge.

When was Middlesbrough founded?

Middlesbrough was incorporated as a town and municipal borough in 1853. It extended its boundaries in 1866 and 1887, becoming a county borough under the Local Government Act 1888. A Middlesbrough Rural District was formed in 1894, covering a rural area to the south of the town.

Who owns Empire Night Club?

Empire is the brainchild of producer and DJ Andy Murphy, music industry entrepreneur Nick Foley and nightclub-maker Danny Grant. Since its May opening, there have already been reports of ravers lining up outside, which is impressive given the venue’s 800-person capacity.

Why are Middlesbrough called Boro?

Wikipedia’s article on the word ‘borough’ states ‘brough’ is merely an earlier version of the word: “The word borough derives from the Old English word burh, meaning a fortified settlement. Other English derivatives of burh include bury, brough and burgh.”

Why is it called Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough started as a Benedictine priory on the south bank of the River Tees, its name possibly derived from it being midpoint between the holy sites of Durham and Whitby.

Is Middlesbrough poor?

Middlesbrough has a ‘rank of average score’ of 5 (an increase of one, from 6 in 2015). This means it’s the fifth most deprived local authority area in England, and that it has become more deprived since 2015.

Is it safe in Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough is the most dangerous city in North Yorkshire, and is the third most dangerous overall out of North Yorkshire’s 699 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Middlesbrough in 2021 was 164 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Middlesbrough a nice place to live?

We think Middlesbrough is a great place to live for a young family. We find there is plenty to do locally; some great family eateries, libraries, swimming, Albert Park, Stewart Park and if you like to be outdoors like us, walks along the beck and through the Avenue of Trees (Acklam).