Comments from Ian - Cinema Treasures

The auditorium and main foyer of the Harrogate Theatre were restored in the late summer/autumn of 2007. The chandelier remains to be installed, now having to wait until after the busy pantomime season has finished. Film Society screenings re-commence in January 2008 with “Offside”, during the closure the society relocated to the Cairns Hotel.

Photos of the restored theatre here:–

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Ian commented about Royal Hall on Dec 4, 2007 at 2:27 am

Six weeks later and the restoration is on schedule for a late January opening. Pictures from December 2007 here:–

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Ian commented about State Cinema on Dec 2, 2007 at 1:56 pm

A few more photographs of the State, from circa 1988, before it closed. Interiors and exterior and organ.

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Ian commented about Regent Cinema on Dec 2, 2007 at 1:52 pm

Two older photographs from 1988 of the interior of the Regent before transformation to a pub:–

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Ian commented about Cinescene on Nov 25, 2007 at 2:59 pm

Another photo of the Cinescene, taken post closure, pre transformation into fast-food outlet here:–

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Ian commented about Odeon Harlow on Nov 23, 2007 at 6:05 pm

Boarded up in November 2007 – and a shot of the rear of the building here:–

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Ian commented about Granada Brixton on Nov 10, 2007 at 10:53 am

Exterior photo of the Granada here:–

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Ian commented about Radio City Music Hall on Nov 7, 2007 at 10:18 am

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Ian commented about Radio City Music Hall on Nov 6, 2007 at 1:26 pm

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Ian commented about AMC Empire 25 on Nov 6, 2007 at 1:25 pm

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Ian commented about Prince Edward Theatre on Nov 4, 2007 at 2:43 pm

A couple of recent interior shots here:–

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Ian commented about Carlton Cinema Cosham Final Days on Oct 30, 2007 at 10:36 am

The link in the above report links to the former Odeon Cosham not to the Odeon Portsmouth.

Ian commented about Ritz Cinema on Oct 20, 2007 at 10:30 am

Exterior photo of the Palace / Ritz – as the Lucky Numbers Bingo Club here:–

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and an interior photo here:–

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Ian commented about Electric Theatre on Oct 20, 2007 at 10:27 am

Photo from October 2007 here:–

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Ian commented about Odeon Harrogate on Oct 18, 2007 at 2:11 pm

A further series of exterior shots of the iconic Odeon design from October 2007 here:

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Ian commented about Royal Hall on Oct 18, 2007 at 2:07 pm

There is good news, good news and good news regarding the Royal Hall as of October 2007.

Firstly over GBP 8million was found, largely through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Harrogate Borough Council to repair and restore the Royal Hall.

Secondly, although this is scaled down from the initial GBP 11million estimate, the restoration is on a lavish scale.

Thirdly, allowing for delays caused by further faults being found, the restoration is on time and on budget. The Royal Hall should reopen, in pristine condition, early in 2008, after nearly two years of works.

Photographs taken during the restoration can be seen here:–

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Interior:-
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