Cannon Wakefield
Kirkgate & Sun Lane,
Wakefield,
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Kirkgate & Sun Lane,
Wakefield,
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The last name this cinema was known buy was the A B C.
I used to do managerial relief stints here in the 1970’s whilst based initially at A B C Wigan and subsequently A B C Huddersfield. This was still a single auditorium then with stalls and circle and the stage still had occasional use.
A view from the rear of the circle in 2009, twelve years after closing:
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Here is another exterior view.
Some nice recent photos, mostly of the interior can be seen here.
This is a 2008 exterior view.
Here is a recent night view.
Very sad shots in spite of the flooding this place could have easily been restored.
Some more photos before closure here:–
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Be SURE to follow the blog link posted above on Dec. 20. Fabulous—and sad—shots of this place.
Here are a few more recent interior photos.
Thanks for adding the link Ken. I’ve done a more detailed piece with extra pictures added here
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I’d be especially keen to get some archive pictures of this place, With stories, recollections or more history for my article if anyone can help me out. I’d also like to hear from anyone what the last film was shown & why the cinema is so badly flooded.
Many thanks.
phill.d
A wonderful, but very sad set of photographs of the former ABC Regal Cinema, taken in December 2007:
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This is part of the new Marsh Way redevelopment. I did some work in the cinema building a couple of years ago and the photos are at http://regal.fotopic.net
Demolition of this former cinema has been approved and will commence in the near future. It will be replaced by a housing / retail scheme and the curved building line will be retained – but not the facade itself.