After Star, bingo operated by EMI, Coral and lastly as David’s Place-Ritz Bingo. I echo other’s in saying what a waste of a fine building. Alas, it’s position out of the city probably was a problem when subsequent uses were considered by planners.
Closure as a bingo hall coincides with the opening of the Granada Bingo Club in that former cinema, so probably ended here the day before on 16th April, 1973.
The Empire Bingo centre ceased to operate in 2009. The last documented session was on 14th February 2010 after a final attempt to restore an interest in the Bingo club.
The site of the first Regal was further down from the police station opposite Bowen Square, approximately where the car park and part of the Waitrose store now stands.
The interior decoration for the improved cinemas was by Mollo & Egan, using a similar design to that used at the Embassy-Braintree, Regent-Horley & the Majestic-Reigate. This was the underwater theme with fish swimming amongst seaweed.
Opened as a cinema 25/11/1912. Opened as Rex Bingo August 1967.
Opening date as a cinema was 12/05/1913. Closure came on 06/10/1961, re-opening 07/11/1961 on bingo.
After Star, bingo operated by EMI, Coral and lastly as David’s Place-Ritz Bingo. I echo other’s in saying what a waste of a fine building. Alas, it’s position out of the city probably was a problem when subsequent uses were considered by planners.
According to the Princess-Empire website, linked to above, this venue closed on Wednesday 17th July, 2019. What a shame.
All you can say is ‘wasn’t it huuuuuge!’
Last film show date was 16/08/1980.
Empire bingo Accrington was in a former Co-Op, rather than a cinema I must add!
The old bingo signage matches that used by EMI at the Empire Bingo in Accrington, so was this an EMI bingo venue at some point?
Closure as a bingo hall coincides with the opening of the Granada Bingo Club in that former cinema, so probably ended here the day before on 16th April, 1973.
Full address is 320, Great Cheetham Street East, Salford, M7 4UJ.
The Empire Bingo centre ceased to operate in 2009. The last documented session was on 14th February 2010 after a final attempt to restore an interest in the Bingo club.
Whitsun was Sunday, 31st May, in 1914, opening day for this venue.
Gala closed here on 21/06/2009.
Bingo ceased here around 1984.
Last operated by Mecca on bingo, not Top Rank.
In 2019 Mecca sold this club, it is now operated by Club 3000. I’ve added an updated photo.
Lovejoys nightclub opened in 1989.
Omega Bingo closed in October 2000.
normanmcnamee All photos are worth uploading on here, as it helps tell the story of the cinema through the years. Please do upload your photos!
The site of the first Regal was further down from the police station opposite Bowen Square, approximately where the car park and part of the Waitrose store now stands.
Easter Saturday in 1937 was the 27th March.
Opening date was 10/04/1939, that was the Easter Monday in 1939.
The interior decoration for the improved cinemas was by Mollo & Egan, using a similar design to that used at the Embassy-Braintree, Regent-Horley & the Majestic-Reigate. This was the underwater theme with fish swimming amongst seaweed.
Opened as the Regent Cinema, name changed later to Vale.
Operated under the name of Gem Bingo.