Keith, You are correct (up to a point). The entrance to the Classic Cinema, built adjacent and above a supermarket, was through a former shop unit in the Savoy (Essoldo) building. Here is the CT page for the Classic Cinema: /theaters/30167/
nickdrew; Yes this former Savoy is comparable to the Savoy/Mecca Bingo Club, Burnt Oak, and is well maintained. The downside with Hayes, if my memory serves me right on the last time I saw inside the building, was that for some inexplicable reason, a false suspended ceiling has been erected inside the auditorium, therefore hiding the original ceiling decoration and its light fixture. I am sure it must still remain above the false ceiling, or maybe something happened to damage the original ceiling and covering it over was the only/cheapest option. Also the original foyer decorative treatment has been entirely covered over with panelling and a false ceiling has been added to this area.
Vintage photographs, memorabilia and more history here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Collins.htm
Keith, You are correct (up to a point). The entrance to the Classic Cinema, built adjacent and above a supermarket, was through a former shop unit in the Savoy (Essoldo) building. Here is the CT page for the Classic Cinema: /theaters/30167/
A May 2003 photograph of the former Embassy Cinema:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3240377745/
An exterior photograph in January 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3234078885/
A vintage October 1959 photograph of the Carlton Theatre:
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A vintage photograph of the Adelphi Cinema in June 1961:
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A set of interior photographs as a bingo club in 1987:
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Some history and photographs of the Britannia Theatre here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Britannia.htm
A more detailed history and some more vintage photographs here:
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Vintage photographs, memorabilia and some more details on the Metropolitan Music Hall here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Metropolitan.htm
Vintage photographs, memorabilia and more history here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Philharmonic.htm
Photographs and a more detailed history of the Holborn Empire Theatre here:
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/westons.htm
nickdrew; Yes this former Savoy is comparable to the Savoy/Mecca Bingo Club, Burnt Oak, and is well maintained. The downside with Hayes, if my memory serves me right on the last time I saw inside the building, was that for some inexplicable reason, a false suspended ceiling has been erected inside the auditorium, therefore hiding the original ceiling decoration and its light fixture. I am sure it must still remain above the false ceiling, or maybe something happened to damage the original ceiling and covering it over was the only/cheapest option. Also the original foyer decorative treatment has been entirely covered over with panelling and a false ceiling has been added to this area.
A close-up of the name sign on the facade of the Regal Cinema:
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Poster frames at the Grand Cine City in February 2007;
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The closed-down Classic Cinema can be seen to the left of this 1990’s photograph of the Savoy Cinema/Essoldo/Mecca Bingo Club:
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A set of vintage photographs of the Ambassador Theatre, photographed at its 1938 opening:
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Photographs of the Beck Theatre in June 2006:
Exterior
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Auditorium
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A vintage photograph of the Embassy Cinema in 1946:
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A photograph of the Embassy Cinema in 1962:
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/378979
A few views of the Hippodrome Theatre here:
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Another vintage view of the Hippodrome Theatre on the corner of Avenue B:
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Dave; Here are your links, thanks for sharing them
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A vintage photograph of the Odeon and Odeon Parade, with a current 2009 view, showing the Everyman Belsize Park:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tetramesh/3308245411/
A vintage view of the Classic Cinema, and a current 2007 view:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tetramesh/2104439408/
The closed ABC, photographed in 2000:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3086886184/
Close-up of the entrance:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonez007/3086886180/
A photograph of the former Astra Cinema that I took in June 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kencta/3695820942/
In the foyer:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philflash/3227806597/
A photograph of the auditorium, viewed from the rear orchestra level in April 2007:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sioen/484928894/
A close-up of decorative detail (possibly across the top of the proscenium):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pforret/1962675219/