Splott Cinema
Agate Street, Splottlands,
Cardiff,
CF24 1PF
Agate Street, Splottlands,
Cardiff,
CF24 1PF
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We attended one of the Auction open days and got some photos of the interior and exterior. I used to play there when it was Top Rank Bingo, loved the building, was such a shame they didn’t make more use of it and keep it in good repair. I seem to recall a news story of them uncovering large murals on the walls of the hall when refurbishing, I can’t recall when though. Anyway, the photos of the building can be seen here.
‘In October 2013 the “Former Riva Bingo Hall” (sic) is to be sold by auction. The auction details suggest it as a development site.’
“Destroyed by fire 23 Feb 2015.”
Well that’s gonna save some money now…………….
Destroyed by fire 23 Feb 2015.
In October 2013 the “Former Riva Bingo Hall” (sic) is to be sold by auction. The auction details suggest it as a development site .
June 2009, Bingo has now ceased and the doors are boarded up.
The Splott Cinema building, photographed in September 2007;
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In late 2008 the Splott continues as a Bingo hall, though under new management.Externally it remains substantially unchanged when compared with pictures published in the local press in 1930 after rebuilding.
A planning application has been submitted to demolish the Splott and build a large number of dwellings. (Feb 2008)
By April 2007 all Mecca signage removed. Currently named Riva.
Opened on or around 16th May 1913, the original building had a seating capacity of 750. In 1930 it underwent a major re-building which increased the seating capacity to 2,000.
Last operated as a cinema by the Jackson Withers circuit, they converted the building into a bingo club and a few years later that company were taken over by the Rank Organisaion who re-named it the Top Rank Bingo Club. It is currently a Mecca Bingo Club.