Most of the second paragraph is incorrect. It wasn’t acquired by the Odeon chain nor the Rank Organisation. You’re getting confused with the Regal/Odeon, North Walls
I went to the re-opening in 1972. It was a hideous place, awful screen and sound, cramped and stuffy. Before conversion, the place had become extremely tatty but had a good atmosphere.
Most of the second paragraph is incorrect. It wasn’t acquired by the Odeon chain nor the Rank Organisation. You’re getting confused with the Regal/Odeon, North Walls
Also for some years in the 60s, Winchester City Library was housed in the former cafe area
I went to the re-opening in 1972. It was a hideous place, awful screen and sound, cramped and stuffy. Before conversion, the place had become extremely tatty but had a good atmosphere.