Comments from Ian Grundy

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Ian Grundy commented about Harrogate Theatre on Dec 4, 2007 at 8:37 am

The auditorium and main foyer of the Harrogate Theatre were restored in the late summer/autumn of 2007. The chandelier remains to be installed, now having to wait until after the busy pantomime season has finished. Film Society screenings re-commence in January 2008 with “Offside”, during the closure the society relocated to the Cairns Hotel.

Photos of the restored theatre here:–

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Ian Grundy commented about Royal Hall on Dec 4, 2007 at 8:27 am

Six weeks later and the restoration is on schedule for a late January opening. Pictures from December 2007 here:–

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Ian Grundy commented about State Cinema on Dec 2, 2007 at 7:56 pm

A few more photographs of the State, from circa 1988, before it closed. Interiors and exterior and organ.

Ian Grundy commented about Regent Cinema on Dec 2, 2007 at 7:52 pm

Two older photographs from 1988 of the interior of the Regent before transformation to a pub:–

Ian Grundy commented about Cinescene on Nov 25, 2007 at 8:59 pm

Another photo of the Cinescene, taken post closure, pre transformation into fast-food outlet here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Harlow on Nov 24, 2007 at 12:05 am

Boarded up in November 2007 – and a shot of the rear of the building here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Granada Brixton on Nov 10, 2007 at 4:53 pm

Exterior photo of the Granada here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Radio City Music Hall on Nov 7, 2007 at 4:18 pm

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Ian Grundy commented about Radio City Music Hall on Nov 6, 2007 at 7:26 pm

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Ian Grundy commented about AMC Empire 25 on Nov 6, 2007 at 7:25 pm

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Ian Grundy commented about Prince Edward Theatre on Nov 4, 2007 at 8:43 pm

A couple of recent interior shots here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Carlton Cinema Cosham Final Days on Oct 30, 2007 at 3:36 pm

The link in the above report links to the former Odeon Cosham not to the Odeon Portsmouth.

Ian Grundy commented about Ritz Cinema on Oct 20, 2007 at 4:30 pm

Exterior photo of the Palace / Ritz – as the Lucky Numbers Bingo Club here:–

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Ian Grundy commented about Electric Theatre on Oct 20, 2007 at 4:27 pm

Photo from October 2007 here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Harrogate on Oct 18, 2007 at 8:11 pm

A further series of exterior shots of the iconic Odeon design from October 2007 here:

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Ian Grundy commented about Royal Hall on Oct 18, 2007 at 8:07 pm

There is good news, good news and good news regarding the Royal Hall as of October 2007.

Firstly over GBP 8million was found, largely through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Harrogate Borough Council to repair and restore the Royal Hall.

Secondly, although this is scaled down from the initial GBP 11million estimate, the restoration is on a lavish scale.

Thirdly, allowing for delays caused by further faults being found, the restoration is on time and on budget. The Royal Hall should reopen, in pristine condition, early in 2008, after nearly two years of works.

Photographs taken during the restoration can be seen here:–

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Ian Grundy commented about Cinema on Oct 14, 2007 at 11:21 pm

There does not seem to be much happening at the Hoxton Cinema as these pictures from October 2007 show:–

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Hackney Road on Oct 14, 2007 at 11:18 pm

Seen here, still on bingo, in October 2007.

Ian Grundy commented about Clapham Grand Theatre on Oct 14, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Two further exteriors taken in October 2007 here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Gaumont State Kilburn on Oct 14, 2007 at 7:57 pm

Two October photos of the State here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Granada Clapham Junction on Oct 14, 2007 at 7:32 pm

Anyhow, having taken some pictures this month of the Granada CLAPHAM JUNCTION (October 2007) here they are ! :–

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Ian Grundy commented about Granada Clapham Junction on Oct 14, 2007 at 7:28 pm

I have just spent some time submitting a new listing for this theatre because of the inaccurate location on CT. This is Clapham Junction NOT Battersea!

There seems to be a policy now of listing theatres as (for example) Granada Theatre, or Granada Cinema, when actually the location is (almost) part of the name – Granada Bedford or Granada Clapham Junction. This is detrimental to those seeking to add to the site as it is often difficult to find if the theatre has already been listed.

Entries are vetted and altered by CT volunteers too readily IMHO and a thorough look at how theatres are identified needs to take place.

Ian Grundy commented about Kiln Cinema on Oct 14, 2007 at 5:26 pm

Photographs from October 2007 here:–

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Ian Grundy commented about Elite Picture Theatre on Oct 13, 2007 at 9:53 am

Another exterior view here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Classic Leeds on Oct 12, 2007 at 5:13 pm

The bar in the former Classic cinema has now closed and the building is boarded up.

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