County Cinema

Biffaskin on November 29, 2024 at 12:19 pm

The Wesleyan church had last been used in 1907, the building dated from 1823 and was purchased by Harry J. Garnham around 1920. The first KYB entry has the Resident Manager as being R. Jeffrey. The chapel pews were still in place in the gallery, with fold up deckchairs available downstairs. The plans dated 03/02/1922 mentioned in the main text are for a new extension for a Mr H.J. Garnham comprising of Operating Box above entrance with three windows facing to the front 14’2” by 8’5”, 2 projectors with fireproof door covered in asbestos sheets. Ticket Office opposite the entrance with toilets to the right then Engine Room and Rewind Room in far right corner.

A similar extension was built at Kegworth, operated by the same company. Both cinemas were sold 27/08/1923 to Edwin Pemberton, retired baker, who’s address was given as Warwick House, Warwick Avenue, Derby.