Odeon Hornchurch
31 High Street,
Hornchurch,
RM11 1TP
31 High Street,
Hornchurch,
RM11 1TP
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By late March 2017 demolition was well underway. I’ve posted four photographs, taken on 27th March by David Weedon.
A report in local press and from the CTA, demolition equipment has moved onto the site. They say that they are checking to see if the steel work is rotten. A case of deja a view with the Derby Hippodrome.
Article about the pending demolition and an effort to save it.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/mayor/one-of-londons-last-art-deco-cinemas-to-be-bulldozed-and-turned-into-supermarket-a3331996.html
Recently announced – Mecca has sold this venue to Lidl.
Back in 1949-52, while living in Hornchurch, my Saturday mornings were always at the matinee. Upstairs, to avoid the litter from above; a cartoon, newsreel, an episode of Dick Barton, and a main feature. Then I’d walk to the bakery and buy a round loaf, which I demolished on my way home. I recall it was 6d for down and 9d for the balcony. Those were the days! Pete