Bizarrely, Carlton Cinema (Guisborough) Ltd is still trading! Property developers now though. Business began way back in 1956. Information available on Companies House website.
After Star, bingo operated by EMI, Coral and lastly as David’s Place-Ritz Bingo. I echo other’s in saying what a waste of a fine building. Alas, it’s position out of the city probably was a problem when subsequent uses were considered by planners.
Closure as a bingo hall coincides with the opening of the Granada Bingo Club in that former cinema, so probably ended here the day before on 16th April, 1973.
The Empire Bingo centre ceased to operate in 2009. The last documented session was on 14th February 2010 after a final attempt to restore an interest in the Bingo club.
You would think that these dormant screens would make a profit now if they re-opened again..
Very smart! Looked a good auditorium to see a film in.
Only the one bank holiday back in 1913, not the two that we enjoy these days! So opening date was 25/08/1913.
Streetview now shows the building as being an Arts Hub.
Bizarrely, Carlton Cinema (Guisborough) Ltd is still trading! Property developers now though. Business began way back in 1956. Information available on Companies House website.
Opened 18/01/1913, had converted to bingo by May 1961.
Opened as the Alpha Bingo Club in April 1973, later operated by Coral Bingo.
Opened as a cinema 25/11/1912. Opened as Rex Bingo August 1967.
Opening date as a cinema was 12/05/1913. Closure came on 06/10/1961, re-opening 07/11/1961 on bingo.
After Star, bingo operated by EMI, Coral and lastly as David’s Place-Ritz Bingo. I echo other’s in saying what a waste of a fine building. Alas, it’s position out of the city probably was a problem when subsequent uses were considered by planners.
According to the Princess-Empire website, linked to above, this venue closed on Wednesday 17th July, 2019. What a shame.
All you can say is ‘wasn’t it huuuuuge!’
Last film show date was 16/08/1980.
Empire bingo Accrington was in a former Co-Op, rather than a cinema I must add!
The old bingo signage matches that used by EMI at the Empire Bingo in Accrington, so was this an EMI bingo venue at some point?
Closure as a bingo hall coincides with the opening of the Granada Bingo Club in that former cinema, so probably ended here the day before on 16th April, 1973.
Full address is 320, Great Cheetham Street East, Salford, M7 4UJ.
The Empire Bingo centre ceased to operate in 2009. The last documented session was on 14th February 2010 after a final attempt to restore an interest in the Bingo club.
Whitsun was Sunday, 31st May, in 1914, opening day for this venue.
Gala closed here on 21/06/2009.
Bingo ceased here around 1984.
Last operated by Mecca on bingo, not Top Rank.
In 2019 Mecca sold this club, it is now operated by Club 3000. I’ve added an updated photo.
Lovejoys nightclub opened in 1989.
Omega Bingo closed in October 2000.