Note the tramway shown; this was part of the ‘Ripley Rattler’ line which ran from Ripley Market Place, through Eastwood, and ultimately to Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham. It operated from 1913 to 1932.
Ripley & Heanor News, 14 Mar 2003:
Built in 1911, in its heyday it was fully equipped as a theatre to seat 733. In its early years, famous artists trod the boards included Gracie Fields, Arthur Tracy, Sandy Powell and Jack Warner.
Charity concerts were regularly staged and during the 1920s and 30s, Heanor Operatic Society presented Gilbert and Sullivan operettas.
The first ‘talkie’ film to be shown at the Empire was ‘The Singing Fool’ in August 1930 and from then on the building became a cinema showing films rather than live performances.
Several factors contributed to the decline of cinemas in the 1970s and 80s particularly competition from television. It finally closed in 1983 and the building was boarded up until its demolition six years later.
Must be 1949; The film advertised on the left is ‘June Bride’ starring Bette Davis which was released in 1948. The main feature is ‘Twenty Mule Team’ (1940). The Carlton cinema is decorated for the Quincentenary of the City of Nottingham, celebrated in 1949. The 500-year anniversary of the charter of King Henry VI that separated Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, thus confirming its independence, and granted two Sheriffs to replace two bailiffs.
The advertised presentation is William Holden in Union Station which was released in 1950. The cinema appear to be run-down and closed, so it may have been a second run, even so it is not the film given as the closing film in 1957.
Notice that the windows above the entrance are different to the windows in the Gaiety Palace and King’s Theatre photos; That is because the cinema entrance moved from the building next-door.
The film advertised dates this photo to December 2000. The alleyway under the right-hand side of the Skipton Building Society sign led to the cinema emergency exits.
Opened Wednesday 13th August 1913. 1922: Prop. and Res. Man., C. Woodward. Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 1s. 1940: Prop, & Res. Man., C. Woodward. 860 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly, Prices 6d. to 1s. Closed Wednesday 12th March 1941.
Approx present address: 475 Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham NG8 5RU, site now occupied by Melbourne House Care Home. Next to Aspley Medical Centre, which was previously a garage and petrol station.
Note the tramway shown; this was part of the ‘Ripley Rattler’ line which ran from Ripley Market Place, through Eastwood, and ultimately to Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham. It operated from 1913 to 1932.
Ripley & Heanor News, 14 Mar 2003: Built in 1911, in its heyday it was fully equipped as a theatre to seat 733. In its early years, famous artists trod the boards included Gracie Fields, Arthur Tracy, Sandy Powell and Jack Warner. Charity concerts were regularly staged and during the 1920s and 30s, Heanor Operatic Society presented Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. The first ‘talkie’ film to be shown at the Empire was ‘The Singing Fool’ in August 1930 and from then on the building became a cinema showing films rather than live performances. Several factors contributed to the decline of cinemas in the 1970s and 80s particularly competition from television. It finally closed in 1983 and the building was boarded up until its demolition six years later.
This photo gives an idea of the colouring and quality of the decor.
According to ‘Lenton Times’ issue 45; “in 1908 the King’s Theatre became Nottingham’s first regular cinema.”
This view really shows how small the Elite cinema was.
Must be 1949; The film advertised on the left is ‘June Bride’ starring Bette Davis which was released in 1948. The main feature is ‘Twenty Mule Team’ (1940). The Carlton cinema is decorated for the Quincentenary of the City of Nottingham, celebrated in 1949. The 500-year anniversary of the charter of King Henry VI that separated Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, thus confirming its independence, and granted two Sheriffs to replace two bailiffs.
The advertised presentation is William Holden in Union Station which was released in 1950. The cinema appear to be run-down and closed, so it may have been a second run, even so it is not the film given as the closing film in 1957.
Recommended: http://www.jannaludlow.co.uk/Art_Deco/Hucknall_Byron.html
Caption should be ‘Location on the 1919 6in map’. Sorry.
Notice that the windows above the entrance are different to the windows in the Gaiety Palace and King’s Theatre photos; That is because the cinema entrance moved from the building next-door.
The foyer was immediately beyond Selectadisc.
The film advertised dates this photo to December 2000. The alleyway under the right-hand side of the Skipton Building Society sign led to the cinema emergency exits.
Nottingham Post (14 Jul 2018): The Beacon Ritz Bingo hall in South Street announced it will shut on July 19 2018.
The film showing when the cinema closed was “That Uncertain Feeling” with Merle Oberon, Melvyn Douglas, Burgess Meredith.
The site of Chapel Street and the former Wesleyan Chapel is now occupied by a branch of the B&M Bargains Store.
600 seats, a balcony was added in 1913 with an extra 130 seats. Opened as Cosy Cinema Thursday 30th October 1930. Closed Saturday 30th April 1955.
Opened Wednesday 13th August 1913. 1922: Prop. and Res. Man., C. Woodward. Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 1s. 1940: Prop, & Res. Man., C. Woodward. 860 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly, Prices 6d. to 1s. Closed Wednesday 12th March 1941.
This was the very first cinema I ever went to. My memory is that it faced onto Arnot Hill Road, but that memory might not be right.
For further information: http://www.lentontimes.co.uk/images/gallery/tyne_street/tyne_st_listener_45.htm
Approx present address: 475 Aspley Lane, Aspley, Nottingham NG8 5RU, site now occupied by Melbourne House Care Home. Next to Aspley Medical Centre, which was previously a garage and petrol station.
The Palladium is next to the Durham Ox and then The Greyhound public houses (P.H.), which are both still extant.
This location is now confirmed, by a higher resolution copy of the photo that clearly shows the streetname “Mayfield Grove” next to the entrance.
The film showing is “Turn of the Tide” (April 1936) starring John Garrick.
http://www.beeston-notts.co.uk/landmark_cinemas.shtml https://nottinghamhiddenhistoryteam.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/a-brief-history-of-cinema-in-beeston/
Nearest present address: 1 Derby Rd, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2TA