Regent Cinema

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On the 26th January 1927 the Regent theatre opened its doors for the first time,the building was fitted with the latest heating and ventilation systems’, seating was provided for 500 patrons. It was owned by Mr.S.E. Crees and later Mr.Walter J.Balls who continued as manager after the Cinema was taken over by the Bostock cinema circuit. Between 26th October and 11th November 1936 the cinema was closed for modernisation. A vestibule was built on to the front of the building to enable tickets to be purchased under cover. Swing doors were also installed to prevent cold air entering the auditorium, Falling audience figures in the 1950’s saw the Regent close its doors for the last time as a cinema on 3rd of October 1959.