CHELTENHAM ASSEMBLY ROOMS
... The reconstructed Assembly Rooms were opened on Boxing Night by a grand invitation ball, given by the contractor, at which the Mayor and about four hundred guests were present. The new rooms may now be con- sidered as amongst the finest and handsomest in the kingdom. The ball-room has been increased in length from 87ft. to 111ft , and with its commodious new gallery at the High-street end ...