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Ian Grundy commented about New Gallery Cinema on Jul 1, 2006 at 7:16 am

This cinema has been all but wrecked in the conversion to retail space. Although – in theory – the new works are removable, in practice it is well nigh impossible to return a valuable retail space to arts use, and removing the extensive new build inside the auditorium – on a levelled floor – would be prohibitively expensive.

Two recent pictures here. The first shows about as much as you can see of the proscenium arch (now blocked in):–

and the second is a view from the former balcony area:–

Ian Grundy commented about Henry Miller's Theatre on Jun 26, 2006 at 11:49 pm

I thought the intention WAS to recreate the auditorium of Henry Millers – with expanded foyers and modern facilities. The original publicity from the developers certainly stressed the re-creation of the original theatre.

Ian Grundy commented about Old Empress Cinema Burns Down on Jun 20, 2006 at 3:53 am

Found a few more details of the cinema.

From manchestercivic.org.uk:-
A less certain future faces the Empress Electric Theatre on Oldham Road, Miles Platting, which opened in 1912 in the very early days of purpose-built cinemas. Its now somewhat forlorn facade of red Accrington brick harks back to the 19th century, giving it an industrial appearance but with almost castle-like cornice adornments.
Inside the walls are adorned with luxurious French Rococo-style plaster panels. The proscenium and flanking twin organ cases are in a more serious classical vein with paired columns, niches and medallions symbolising music and the performing arts. The organ case embraces dummy organ pipes, as in a church, and vestiges of early cinema organs of this type are now extremely rare. Some years ago the Empress, too, became a bingo hall, and it is now a paint store.

Ian Grundy commented about Old Empress Cinema Burns Down on Jun 19, 2006 at 10:17 am

Agree in principal Woody – but Manchester and Salford are two different authorities. But Manchester undoubtedly does not care about heritage. Nor does Salford!

Ian Grundy commented about Old Empress Cinema Burns Down on Jun 19, 2006 at 7:58 am

Photo -pre fire here:–

and here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Texas Theatre sold to Cinema Treasures user on Jun 5, 2006 at 10:02 am

Congratulations – and please post pictures of the renovations!

Ian Grundy commented about Grosvenor Cinema on May 19, 2006 at 10:23 am

Some exterior & interior pictures here – from when it was still a cinema!:–

Ian Grundy commented about Savoy Cinema on May 9, 2006 at 10:24 am

Photos here:–

and here

both dating from 1988 when used as a bingo hall.

Ian Grundy commented about ABC Ewell on May 7, 2006 at 12:47 am

A few photos here (interior & exterior) from 1988 as the Cannon Cinema:–

Ian Grundy commented about Ritzy Picturehouse on May 6, 2006 at 6:32 am

Another interior picture here from 1985

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Cosham on May 6, 2006 at 6:26 am

More pics – inside and out dating from 1986

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Ashford on May 6, 2006 at 6:23 am

Another photo as a bingo hall in 1986

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Streatham on May 6, 2006 at 2:25 am

Exterior picture from 1991 here

Ian Grundy commented about Dome Cinema on May 6, 2006 at 2:20 am

Yet more interior photos here – dating from 1991

Ian Grundy commented about Coliseum Cinema on May 1, 2006 at 12:59 am

Further pictures of the derelict cinema here:–

Ian Grundy commented about O2 Academy Brixton on May 1, 2006 at 12:51 am

More photos of the Academy here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Marble Arch on May 1, 2006 at 12:46 am

Further interior photos before the cinema was ruined here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Palace Cinema on May 1, 2006 at 12:43 am

Exterior and interior photos of the Palace can be found here:–

Ian Grundy commented about ABC Aldershot on May 1, 2006 at 12:42 am

Exterior photos of the cinema under Cannon here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Aldershot Empire on May 1, 2006 at 12:40 am

Interior and exterior photos of the Odeon as the Kings Church here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Robins Cinema on May 1, 2006 at 12:28 am

Photo of the cinema under Classic here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Radcliffe on May 1, 2006 at 12:21 am

Another photo of the Kwik-save former Odeon here:–

The buildings entrance was originally on the far corner of the front of the building.

Ian Grundy commented about Odeon Watford on May 1, 2006 at 12:18 am

Exterior photo of the Watford Gaumont / Odeon after closure here :–

Ian Grundy commented about Majestic Cinema on May 1, 2006 at 12:14 am

An interior shot of the partitioned-off balcony showing the domed ceiling and part of the frieze here:–

Ian Grundy commented about Essoldo Kilburn on May 1, 2006 at 12:06 am

Exterior picture taken just after closure of the Broadway here:–

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