Glenroyal Cinema

Briggate and Otley Road,
Shipley, BD17 7BU

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Ian
Ian on December 19, 2023 at 1:11 pm

Hi Biffaskin,

I believe it is correct. All sources seem to agree on the date of opening (for example - in some detail):- Bradford Timeline

and Dawson does not seem to have started work until around 1922:- Manchester Architects

Perhaps it replaced an earlier cinema?

Biffaskin
Biffaskin on December 19, 2023 at 12:42 pm

Is this opening date correct? The Bioscope dated 27 February 1913 refers to this cinema by this architect. Certainly the design and decor seem earlier than the 1930’s…

Biffaskin
Biffaskin on January 12, 2021 at 2:45 pm

Final bingo operators were an independent called Kings.

Ian
Ian on January 18, 2013 at 8:40 am

The Glenroyal was destroyed by fire in the early hours today (18 January 2012). The remains are deemed unsafe and are due to be demolished later in the day – Briggate being closed for the duration.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on June 8, 2012 at 4:15 am

There are additional historical details and pictures on this webpage.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on June 5, 2012 at 11:29 am

This webpage has several pictures of the theatre after it closed as bingo hall.

Ian
Ian on April 25, 2010 at 1:41 pm

Some exterior photos of the Glenroyal, taken in April 2010 can be found here:–

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4550420628/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4550420426/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stagedoor/4549780917/