Does anyone have any more information on the local Cinemas? I believe there were a few, The Star, The Pavillion, The Gaumont and maybe another one or two. The reason I ask is that I know my Great Grand Uncle, Joseph (Joe) Elliott and his wife Amanda (Am) used to run one. My dad thinks it was The Star or Bug Pit as it was affectionately known. I’m not a 100% that it was that cinema but I was hoping that someone on here would have some information. Joe Elliott was born in Dukinfield and lived in and around the Ashton area. I remember my Granddad telling me stories of how the kids used to drop ice creams off the top balcony onto his head. Apparently he always dressed very smartly in a shirt and tails. Any info would be very welcome!
Does anyone have any more information on the local Cinemas? I believe there were a few, The Star, The Pavillion, The Gaumont and maybe another one or two. The reason I ask is that I know my Great Grand Uncle, Joseph (Joe) Elliott and his wife Amanda (Am) used to run one. My dad thinks it was The Star or Bug Pit as it was affectionately known. I’m not a 100% that it was that cinema but I was hoping that someone on here would have some information. Joe Elliott was born in Dukinfield and lived in and around the Ashton area. I remember my Granddad telling me stories of how the kids used to drop ice creams off the top balcony onto his head. Apparently he always dressed very smartly in a shirt and tails. Any info would be very welcome!