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simon0169 commented about King's Picture Palace on Mar 5, 2017 at 6:46 am

In July 2008, these premises were occupied by Original Barbers, while Home Sweet Home was further along the road at number 24. However, at some point these two businesses swapped over, and by May 2012 Home Sweet Home was at number 12 and Original Barbers at number 24. Currently correct March 2017.

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simon0169 commented about County Cinema on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:47 am

In March 2017, the building was in use as Leeson Family Butchers

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simon0169 commented about Picture Palace on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:39 am

On out visit in March 2017, the building was unoccupied

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simon0169 commented about Palace Cinema on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:34 am

Retail use continued, its last incarnation being a branch of Sports Trader, but in February 2017 the building was now empty again awaiting redevelopment

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simon0169 commented about Astonia Cinema on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:26 am

After many years as Rileys Snooker Hall, the building was demolished in late 2015 and replaced by flats/houses.

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simon0169 commented about Cineworld Cinema - Stevenage on Mar 5, 2017 at 5:24 am

During 2016, the cinema received a long awaited revamp to include a new 4DX and improved IMAX screens. It also then incorporated a coffee chain