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Moss' Empires

Former theatre chain in the UK

Moss Empires was a company formed in Edinburgh in 1899, from the merger of the theatre companies owned by Sir Edward Moss, Richard Thornton and Sir Oswald Stoll. This created the largest chain of variety theatres and music halls in the United Kingdom.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded1
  • Industryoperation of arts facilities1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Founded inEdinburgh1

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Moss Empires was a company formed in Edinburgh in 1899, from the merger of the theatre companies owned by Sir Edward Moss, Richard Thornton and Sir Oswald Stoll. This created the largest chain of variety theatres and music halls in the United Kingdom.2

The story

Founded by Horace Moss and Oswald Stoll in 1899, in Edinburgh.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1899Founded Founded in Edinburgh1

Sources

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