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surf_digby commented about Cavendish Cinema on Jan 12, 2018 at 8:29 am

I had a wander around this the other day. Inside is absolutely stripped out, nothing to see.

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surf_digby commented about ABC Cinema, Mansfield - 1978 tripling on Oct 17, 2017 at 2:01 pm

It’s equally sad and fascinating for me, as it’s the only glimpse I’ve had of it as a single screen.

I’ve had a good explore behind the false walls and the proscenium and those decorative features are all still there.

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surf_digby commented about Colourised version of the 1964 shot on Oct 17, 2017 at 1:58 pm

I wasn’t born until 1976, so unfortunately I’ve never seen it without the metal covering and I’m yet to see any colour photos of it from before the 80s.

Can you remember what colour the exit door would have been?

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surf_digby commented about Ritz Cinema on Oct 16, 2017 at 2:36 pm

Alas, the Ritz is no more. It sat boarded up for a few years in the hope that someone would bring it back to some sort of use, but the bulldozers have now brought it down.

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surf_digby commented about Genesis Cinema on Jul 29, 2015 at 3:39 pm

What a waste of a beautiful interior. I understand that they want it dark, but they could have still highlighted the details in it.

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surf_digby commented about Rialto Theatre on Jun 9, 2015 at 5:24 pm

http://www.lamag.com/askchris/fake-demolition-notice-sign-freaks-out-south-pasadena/

Looks like the filming of Modern Family caught the locals by surprise.

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surf_digby commented about ABC Warrington on Apr 16, 2015 at 3:15 pm

A old cinema that they wanted demolished, and has now mysteriously caught fire? Wow, what are the odds?

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surf_digby commented about Rock Cinema on Jan 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm

Goldfish terrorism is no laughing matter.

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surf_digby commented about Majestic Cinema on Oct 1, 2014 at 5:11 pm

A few videos of the fire.

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/video/news/leeds-majestyk-nightclub-fire-3814897528001

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/top-stories/leeds-majestyk-fire-glorious-dome-lost-forever-says-heritage-chief-1-6870789

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surf_digby commented about Hippodrome Theatre on Sep 23, 2014 at 4:24 pm

The Hippodrome is at risk of demolition. Any signatures added to this petition would be appreciated.

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-brighton-hippodrome/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=button

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surf_digby commented about Dominion Cinema on May 29, 2014 at 3:49 pm

The pictures on 28DL no longer show up, but there’s an upsetting/angering recent picture here.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/slaterspeed/4525037253/in/photolist-7TRZVF-6AFra-2Mv1NS-7TVeuA-mZym9p-mZwuZ5-7TVeCQ-6nCgrk-8PzYhv-7TVeQL-8PzZE2-7TVefq-5daXvp-cmedCY

Why bother ripping stuff out if you’re not going to use the building? At least let it sit in its original, unspoiled state until you’ve decided what to do with it, or sell it on and let the new owners decide.

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surf_digby commented about Curzon Cinema on May 8, 2014 at 1:30 pm

http://www.liverpoolconfidential.com/News-and-Comment/Coming-Soon-to-the-Curzon-Raging-Bulldozer

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surf_digby commented about Curzon Cinema on May 8, 2014 at 1:29 pm

It would seem the writing’s on the wall for the Curzon. Permission has been granted to flatten in to make way for supermarket space.

http://www.liverpoolconfidential.co.uk/News-and-Comment/Old-Swans-art-deco-picture-palace-faces-demolition#.U2IsTgrdVss.facebook

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surf_digby commented about Lanyon Hall on Apr 28, 2014 at 10:36 am

Is that Clubland building really only 7 years old?

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surf_digby commented about Essoldo Doncaster on Feb 3, 2014 at 4:37 am

According to legend, this is where Granville got up to no good!

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surf_digby commented about Embassy Cinema on Jan 29, 2014 at 2:42 pm

More cinemas should have a hot tub at the front.

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surf_digby commented about Plaza Grill & Cinema on Dec 12, 2013 at 5:07 am

Was it operating between 1929 and 1937 though?

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surf_digby commented about Piccadilly Theatre on Nov 12, 2013 at 4:06 pm

I’d be happy to take that fork off your hands. It’ll sit next to my Odeon fork with the Rank logo on it.

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surf_digby commented about "Gravity" reaches for new heights at the movies on Oct 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm

It doesn’t matter what the genre. Everything looks better on a bigger screen. Scale impresses. That’s why we love Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Grand Canyon, the Pyramid of Giza, etc..

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surf_digby commented about Cineworld Haymarket on Sep 1, 2013 at 4:25 am

Who on Earth thought that that light fitting would be in keeping with the building?

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surf_digby commented about Odeon Portsmouth on Aug 28, 2013 at 6:11 pm

The foyer is now a Sainsburys. Absolutely nothing of note is visible in there.

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surf_digby commented about Trylon Theater's Art Deco mosaic floor with chevrons in 1999 on Aug 28, 2013 at 11:57 am

Why on Earth would they do something like that? My brain struggles to comprehend why we aren’t still striving to create things like this. To destroy such things is just utter lunacy.

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surf_digby commented about ABC Mansfield on May 19, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Hi Andi, I would love an opportunity to tour the rest of the building. I have been in the projectionist room (and had my first “scary pigeon” moment in there), but missed out on the fly tower due to my comically underpowered torch.

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surf_digby commented about ABC Mansfield on Apr 24, 2013 at 5:57 pm

UPDATE: The former Grand will be staying with for a few more years yet. It was bought in auction a few weeks ago, and is being turned into a church. The Pastor is a local man with as much nostalgic appreciation for the building as I, so won’t be ripping everything out, and has plans for Screen 2 to be refitted back into a small cinema (not that 300+ seats is considered small these days).

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surf_digby commented about Argosy Cinema on Apr 11, 2013 at 5:34 pm

Some echoes of Odeon Aylesbury in the design.