Riley’s snooker club went into administration in 2014 and the building went on the market for £500,000. It was announced in January 2015 that the property would be converted into a church by the Apostolic Faith Mission which was looking for new premises. One photograph also shows it as a House of Holland many years ago.
The Castle opened about 1913 and was renamed the Filmcenta in 1982. I believe its last film was Doc Hollywood so probably closed about 1991. One photograph shows it as a children’s adventure playground before Lazerzone.
The “Market House” of 1867 has served as a town hall, magistrates court and assembly rooms. The Scala appears to have been on an upper floor which was added to the building later and has no direct connection with the pub. One icture shows this side of the building in Church St as a fish and chip shop.
It was opened in December 1909 by Robert Hawkins and Arthur Pittman and could hold about 100 people. There are later references to it as the Bijou Picture Place and Bijou Theatre. Subsequent licensees were Walter Payne in April 1912 and Herbert Arthur Crane from January 1913. In 1913 it was going to be enlarged to bring the capacity up to 400 but the freeholder objected. Since the architect wanted to “pull the place down and start again” I am not surprised. Inspectors visited the property in March 1914 but the cinema had gone and the premises was a shooting gallery. Details from building case file at LMA.
According to Island Wiki the Gaumont has been demolished for a bank, full history at http://www.theislandwiki.org/index.php/St_Julian’s_Theatre there is also an image of a vacant plot at http://www.islandlife.org/scenes_of_guernsey_dgb.htm
Rumour has it the deal was settled prior to Mecca’s departure on 19 July. The church is the same one that occupies the Regal at Camberwell. Mecca had a 50-year lease from 2 February 1976 so whether it was purchased or is leased I don’t know.
The congregation concerned is the Sunday Assembly who meet to celebrate the wonders of life. Launched in October 2013 it probably only used the hall a few times as it now meets on Summerhall. The former cinema has also been used as the Laughing Horse venue in the Edinburgh Fringe.
To be a bit more exact the ABC opened on 28 November 1968.
Riley’s snooker club went into administration in 2014 and the building went on the market for £500,000. It was announced in January 2015 that the property would be converted into a church by the Apostolic Faith Mission which was looking for new premises. One photograph also shows it as a House of Holland many years ago.
Mint Casino here has closed down, Google Street View shows the premises up for offers as at September 2015.
The Castle opened about 1913 and was renamed the Filmcenta in 1982. I believe its last film was Doc Hollywood so probably closed about 1991. One photograph shows it as a children’s adventure playground before Lazerzone.
Opened 2 January 1914 closed w/c 29 March 1959 see link which gives dates of all the Leigh cinemas:
http://wiganworld.co.uk/communicate/mb_message.php?opt=f1&opt2=&msd=1080521&offset=4000&subject=Cinemas%20in%20Leigh%20circa%201900%20-%202013
In April 2016 planners agreed to proposals by the Coventry branch of Winners Chapel International to take over the empty building.
The “Market House” of 1867 has served as a town hall, magistrates court and assembly rooms. The Scala appears to have been on an upper floor which was added to the building later and has no direct connection with the pub. One icture shows this side of the building in Church St as a fish and chip shop.
The Jehovahs have moved out and it s now some spiritual movement called Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan with a Centre of Oneness.
As at June 2015 it is Da Peppino Italian Restaurant.
It was opened in December 1909 by Robert Hawkins and Arthur Pittman and could hold about 100 people. There are later references to it as the Bijou Picture Place and Bijou Theatre. Subsequent licensees were Walter Payne in April 1912 and Herbert Arthur Crane from January 1913. In 1913 it was going to be enlarged to bring the capacity up to 400 but the freeholder objected. Since the architect wanted to “pull the place down and start again” I am not surprised. Inspectors visited the property in March 1914 but the cinema had gone and the premises was a shooting gallery. Details from building case file at LMA.
According to Island Wiki the Gaumont has been demolished for a bank, full history at http://www.theislandwiki.org/index.php/St_Julian’s_Theatre there is also an image of a vacant plot at http://www.islandlife.org/scenes_of_guernsey_dgb.htm
Still in nightclub use as of Nov 2015 as Reel nightclub
This became Roma nightclub but as of Aug 2012 was boarded up along with adjacent properties. Possible redevelopment of the area.
Hereford Freedom Church applied for planning permission in June 2015 to convert the building to a church as it offers the framework it is looking for
Part of the building now occupied by the Kingdom Church. Owner of site believed to be Irene diRollo.
According to reports the trustees decided to close the building from 31 January 2013 and offer it for sale on the open market
The building has structural problems so the church plan to demolish it and build a new one. Last service held on 7 February.
Acquired by Spring Mount Christian fellowship for £97000 March 2015. It plans to convert it to a church as it has outgrown the building on Abbey Road
Rumour has it the deal was settled prior to Mecca’s departure on 19 July. The church is the same one that occupies the Regal at Camberwell. Mecca had a 50-year lease from 2 February 1976 so whether it was purchased or is leased I don’t know.
Now occupied by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN channel)
Now a branch of the PureGym chain
The congregation concerned is the Sunday Assembly who meet to celebrate the wonders of life. Launched in October 2013 it probably only used the hall a few times as it now meets on Summerhall. The former cinema has also been used as the Laughing Horse venue in the Edinburgh Fringe.
Yes,it has been demolished. St Mary’s Church built a new church on the site.
Gala bingo have moved out of the stalls and the V2V church (Victory 2 Victory) have moved in.
Address may not be correct as 40 New Street is listed as a Spar supermarket, the cinema/church is further along the road.