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Regal Cinema

England · Cinema · March 2019

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Country
England
Type
Cinema
Published
March 2019
Contributor
UrbandonedTeam
Images
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History

Regal Cinema

It opened on 7th September 1931 as the New Regal Super Cinema with 960 seats split between stalls and balcony. It is constructed of stone with a largely white faience facade the circular shield once spelt out ‘Regal’ but has been changed to bingo. It was designed by local architect Harry Cropper and the auditorium side-walls had painted panels of scenic views decorated by Messrs Goodalls of Manchester. The bingo club closed in the early-2000’s, and the building put up ‘For Sale’ at 45,000 GB Pounds, reflecting the property’s need for upgrading.

Inside, the structure is very stripped out.

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Nice details on the stairs

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Projector

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Rooftop

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To finish

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