Odeon Aylesbury
44 Cambridge Street,
Aylesbury,
HP20 1RS
44 Cambridge Street,
Aylesbury,
HP20 1RS
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The replacement flats have been named Oscar Lodge and are being let in July, 2019
The Bucks Herald site has a nostalgia page showing some interior views of the long derelict cinema, including the 5 ODEON letters against a wall. Detailed photos of the actual demolition appear on George Entecott’s facebook page- 269 from every possible angle!
Demolition in progress during March, 2017 but asbestos probably slowing progress. Churchill Retirement flats due to open in Summer, 2018.
1980s Refurb has been pulled out and revealed a most lovely, original staircase complete with ODEON branded Terrazzo floor.
Sainsburys have sold the site to Churchill Retirement homes and 49 flats are due to be begun this summer. The Odeon is not expected to be around much longer.
A Listed Building status alas is not worth the paper its written on. They soon find away round it. Only Grade 1 or 2plus a star has a chance..
It could still be saved maybe an application for having the building listed would ensure its protection till it can be returned to its original glory? https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/apply-for-listing/
There was so much of this cinema that was intact it should have been listed.
Some extraordinary photos are to be found here – including the two projection boxes, containing bits of Cinemeccanica and Kalee lamphouses.
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Photos of the Odeon after a decade of dereliction in February 2009 here:–
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3384010847/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/3384824772/