Scala Cinema
74 Eldon Street,
Darlington,
DL3 0NW
74 Eldon Street,
Darlington,
DL3 0NW
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From the Northern Echo newspaper on 16/01/2024:
“A former Darlington snooker and bingo hall is set to be demolished for new homes after approval from the council.”
Northern Despatch Entertainments page dated April 12 1961 uploaded to photos section.
The Scala cinema was still going at this time and despite claims here and elsewhere that it became the Essoldo, it does not appear with that company’s advertising block, the top of which can just be seen at the foot of the cinema column.
I would add that I only ever recall the locals referring to this cinema as the “Scala on Eldon street”.
Top Ten Bingo has since ceased trading at this location.
Photo uploaded of the building whilst still the Scala Cinema
A view of the theater fron a different angle is here.