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richardhodgson commented about Granada Cinema on Oct 26, 2024 at 1:59 pm

The former Wetherspoons area now is used for another commercial business. It is understood that the auditorium is still untouched.

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richardhodgson commented about Troxy Cinema on Jun 15, 2023 at 6:33 am

The Shoe Retail Project was closed some years ago and the building is believed to be still standing empty in 2023.

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richardhodgson commented about Broadway Cinema on Apr 8, 2023 at 5:21 am

Demolition commenced April 2023.

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richardhodgson commented about Palace Cinema on Mar 15, 2023 at 10:32 am

This building closed in 2001 and was demolished in 2003 for housing.

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richardhodgson commented about Broadway Cinema on Jan 20, 2023 at 6:31 am

As of January 2023 this cinema is about to be demolished for flats however there is a protest group trying to getting at least the facade retained. Also pictured in recent Daily Telegraph article about the need for a new “grade 3” listing for buildings of importance but unqualified for a higher grading.

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richardhodgson commented about Clifton Spa Kinema on Oct 5, 2022 at 9:47 am

The derelict shell of this building is still standing as of October 2022 the ballroom having closed 47 years ago.

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richardhodgson commented about Scott Cinema on Sep 17, 2022 at 6:25 am

It has been announced that this cinema will close on 29th September 2022, the bingo operation in the old stalls having already closed. A new cinema is to be opened nearby.

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richardhodgson commented about Odeon Luxe Darlington on Sep 15, 2022 at 1:31 pm

Cinema currently for sale.

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richardhodgson commented about Central Cinema on Mar 15, 2022 at 3:18 pm

It is announced that this cinema will close in March 2022.

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richardhodgson commented about Picture House on Oct 3, 2021 at 10:44 am

This cinema was in Shropshire which is in a different part of the country to the other cinemas listed as Newport

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richardhodgson commented about Granada Cinema on Oct 3, 2021 at 8:06 am

The Wetherspoons is closing The shell of the cinema area has been used for storage and seats still exist in the balcony. The distinctive ceiling moulding survives,

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richardhodgson commented about Broadway Cinema on Jul 15, 2020 at 3:18 am

This building is still standing in July 2020 however stripped out for demolition. Please note correct address is Filwood Broadway.