Artist and CTA Patron Geoffrey Fletcher drew an audience watching “The fiend from Outer Space” which appeared in his book “The London Nobody knows” in 1962. I tried to load the drawing but no response, not unusual in my experience!
The Granada had a black and white cat called Bridget, possibly inspired by the Ray Stevens 1974 hit “Bridget the midget” Females watching the Sunday horror film would scream as Bridget brushed past their legs. This cat was more effective at keeping the rodents at bay than the customary Rentokil pellets.
The Democrat and Chronicle website records that Audrey Kramer and husband Alex Chemavsky loved the cinema so much they married there in 2009. Businessman John Trickey owns the building but leased it the couple who manage it. They have introduced theater cats, the first being Bo and offer concession vegan meals
The Bucks Herald site has a nostalgia page showing some interior views of the long derelict cinema, including the 5 ODEON letters against a wall.
Detailed photos of the actual demolition appear on George Entecott’s facebook page- 269 from every possible angle!
George Entecott has organised a petition to save the Gala, which is due to close on Feb 7th. Campaigners think it would the right size for a music venue, missing since the nearby Civic Centre was demolished. David Bowie is the man who’s statue was erected in sight of the lost Civic Centre.
A planning application for twin cinemas and a restaurant was submitted to Dover DC in January 2019. There would be a new side entrance on the elevation facing south which is structurally unsound, and the café would have larger windows overlooking the sea.This application is broadly welcomed compared to the one with flats and less sympathatic to the Timeball tower, which was withdrawn in 2014.
As at December, 2018, the cinema has re-opened as the Purrocious cat café and lounge, with a separate feline free dining area. There is also a craft experience area. Entrance is free but customers are advised to book one hour slots if wishing to meet cats who will not need to see in the dark so much in these circumstances.
The foyer containing a bar and dining area is on the first floor, to be reached by a lift being installed. Also not yet open (Dec 2018) is the performance space for live arts. A glazed office sits under screen one and all 6 screens are on the next level up. The exterior view shows some “snow dogs” who have survived a charitable event, an some gilded picture frames.
This cinema was still going in 1971 as a poster shown on www.spookyisles.com has the film “Countess Dracula” released that year and the date Sunday July 11th, which applies to 1971.
The exterior looks damaged by damp and I believe the club has closed. The photos I took will not load here but will be sent to CTA instead. MT Sept, 2018
Artist and CTA Patron Geoffrey Fletcher drew an audience watching “The fiend from Outer Space” which appeared in his book “The London Nobody knows” in 1962. I tried to load the drawing but no response, not unusual in my experience!
Unexpectedly there was a black and white moggy called Baby Cat at the cinema who later spent retirement in South Wales.
The Granada had a black and white cat called Bridget, possibly inspired by the Ray Stevens 1974 hit “Bridget the midget” Females watching the Sunday horror film would scream as Bridget brushed past their legs. This cat was more effective at keeping the rodents at bay than the customary Rentokil pellets.
The Democrat and Chronicle website records that Audrey Kramer and husband Alex Chemavsky loved the cinema so much they married there in 2009. Businessman John Trickey owns the building but leased it the couple who manage it. They have introduced theater cats, the first being Bo and offer concession vegan meals
There was a 96 page history of the Roxy dated 1927 (opening year) and this is held by the Kent MOMI Museum, Deal, Kent
A souvenir programme dated 1st Nov, 1934 is held by the Kent MOMI Museum, Deal Kent. Gene Gerard is mentioned as stated above.
An opening programme of the Odeon is held by the Kent MOMI Museum, Deal Kent
The opening programme of the Astoria dated June, 1930 is held by the Kent MOMI Museum, Deal, Kent
A souvenir programme dated 5th Nov, 1934 is held by the Kent MOMI Museum, in Deal, Kent
An opening programme dated Sept 1934 is held by the Kent MOMI Museum in Deal, Kent
A booklet celebrating the cinema’s 21st anniversary in 1954 (ie covering 1933-54) is held by the Kent MOMI Museum in Deal, Kent
The composer Charles Williams composed a march to commemorate the opening of the cinema in 1910
The Kent MOMI museum in Deal has the 1939 opening programme
A plan of the cinema prepared by A Hargreaves is held at the Kent MOMI Museum, Deal
The Bucks Herald site has a nostalgia page showing some interior views of the long derelict cinema, including the 5 ODEON letters against a wall. Detailed photos of the actual demolition appear on George Entecott’s facebook page- 269 from every possible angle!
George Entecott has organised a petition to save the Gala, which is due to close on Feb 7th. Campaigners think it would the right size for a music venue, missing since the nearby Civic Centre was demolished. David Bowie is the man who’s statue was erected in sight of the lost Civic Centre.
A planning application for twin cinemas and a restaurant was submitted to Dover DC in January 2019. There would be a new side entrance on the elevation facing south which is structurally unsound, and the café would have larger windows overlooking the sea.This application is broadly welcomed compared to the one with flats and less sympathatic to the Timeball tower, which was withdrawn in 2014.
As at December, 2018, the cinema has re-opened as the Purrocious cat café and lounge, with a separate feline free dining area. There is also a craft experience area. Entrance is free but customers are advised to book one hour slots if wishing to meet cats who will not need to see in the dark so much in these circumstances.
I should add that the façade is fronted by dozens of gold mesh panels, which is at least unusual and eye catching, if not beautiful.
The foyer containing a bar and dining area is on the first floor, to be reached by a lift being installed. Also not yet open (Dec 2018) is the performance space for live arts. A glazed office sits under screen one and all 6 screens are on the next level up. The exterior view shows some “snow dogs” who have survived a charitable event, an some gilded picture frames.
The Palladium Electric featured twice in winter Wetherspoon News for 2018, where Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin welcomed local MP, Jacob Rees Mogg.
The Vue opened on Wednesday Nov 28th, seating 672 in screens seating between 183 and 30. The opening has been much anticipated since the summer!
This opened as the Oak Wine bar and nightclub in 2012.
This cinema was still going in 1971 as a poster shown on www.spookyisles.com has the film “Countess Dracula” released that year and the date Sunday July 11th, which applies to 1971.
The exterior looks damaged by damp and I believe the club has closed. The photos I took will not load here but will be sent to CTA instead. MT Sept, 2018