During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the former Central Cinema
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here is an image in the 80’s showing the Palladium Cinema boarded up
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the, then, three auditorium and the projection room showing projectionist and equipment. I have also included an image of one of the rooms that show the Majestic Cinema/Essoldo/Classic/Apollo 5 cinema’s former life as a Cotton Exchange
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a series of, to those of us who love these buildings, sad images of the Palace Cinema during demolition
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are two images of the Alexandra during the 80’s when it was used as a carpet warehouse
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the former Central Cinema
Central Cinema 1
Central Cinema 2
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here is an image in the 80’s showing the Palladium Cinema boarded up
Palladium Cinema
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the, then, three auditorium and the projection room showing projectionist and equipment. I have also included an image of one of the rooms that show the Majestic Cinema/Essoldo/Classic/Apollo 5 cinema’s former life as a Cotton Exchange
auditoriums
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 1
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 2
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 3
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 4
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 5
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 6
Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 7
other rooms showing previous life
One of hidden rooms office from Corn Exchange
Projection rooms and equipment
Projection rooms and equipment 1
Projection rooms and equipment 2
Projection rooms and equipment 3
Projection rooms and equipment 4
Projection rooms and equipment 5
Projection rooms and equipment 6
Outside Showing Poster Displays
Outside Showing Poster Displays
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a series of, to those of us who love these buildings, sad images of the Palace Cinema during demolition
Palace Cinema being demolished 1
Palace Cinema being demolished 2
Palace Cinema being demolished 3
Palace Cinema being demolished 4
Palace Cinema being demolished 5
Palace Cinema being demolished 6
Palace Cinema being demolished 7
Palace Cinema being demolished 8
Palace Cinema being demolished 9
During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are two images of the Alexandra during the 80’s when it was used as a carpet warehouse
Alexandra Image Link 1
Alexandra Image Link 2