Tolmer Cinema
Tolmer Square, Hampstead Road,
London,
NW1
Tolmer Square, Hampstead Road,
London,
NW1
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The Tolmer Theater had a 2/5 Wurlitzer
Originally, churches were converted into cinemas.
Now, cinemas are converted into churches.
I wonder what that says?
Two vintage photographs of the Tolmer Cinema I have added to my Flickr.com – Cinemas & Theatres -London/UK set. They were used in the link I posted on Jul 27 2005:
A 1967 view:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/219929136/
A 1972 view, shortly after closing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/219929504/
Not sure if the expression “gave up the ghost” in Ken’s excellent history of the Tolmer is a pun but, according to a letter I received from the manager, the Tolmer was supposedly haunted by a ghost, which was seen on numerous occasions in the balcony. According to locals, the reason why this elegant square was ripe for development is that the landlord, who owned all the properties, allowed it to fall into decay, so that he could sell it off at a vast profit.
A couple of exterior photos and some history on the Tolmer Cinema, Euston, London here:
http://www.tnunn.f2s.com/tolmer.htm