Picture House Collection

Tatton Cinema Gatley NWC01_01_0639
Tatton Cinema, Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport. The Tatton Cinema viewed from the south-west at dusk, with people gathered below the projecting porch and billboard

The Plaza Cinema, 71 Kingsway Swansea South Wales in 1964. Story is, the biggest cinema in Wales, The Plaza at Swansea, has been sold by Pictor (or Picton)

Dunstall picture house BB87_03754
Odeon Cinema, Dunstall, City Of Wolverhampton. Odeon Exterior, 1937

Art Deco Cinema, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, South West Pacific Ocean

Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608
Flea and Firkin Public House, Grosvenor Street, Manchester. The corner entrance of the Flea and Firkin public house viewed from the north-west

Classic Cinema Quinton NWC01_01_0462
Classic Cinema, Hagley Road West, Quinton, Dudley. The Classic Cinema viewed from the south-east at dusk, showing the illuminated sign and billboard, with parked cars and motorcycles in front

Odeon Cinema Birmingham NWC01_01_0248
Odeon Cinema, New Street, Birmingham. A view of the Odeon Cinema at night from the north-west, showing the illuminated tower sign and billboard

The Continental Cinema, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 27th March 1975

Alexandra Theatre NWC01_01_1388
Alexandra Theatre, Market Street, Newton Abbot, Teignbridge, Devon. The Alexandra Theatre viewed from the east. The Alexandra Theatre, later Alexandra Cinema

Odeon York NWC01_01_1482
Odeon Cinema, Blossom Street, York, North Yorkshire. The Odeon Cinema viewed from the east. The Odeon Cinema opened in 1937. In 1972 the auditorium was divided into three screens

Odeon Exeter NWC01_01_1396
ODEON CINEMA, SIDWELL STREET, EXETER, EXETER, DEVON. Looking up at the facade of the Odeon Cinema, showing the Odeon sign and projecting triangular billboard

Odeon Exeter NWC01_01_1395
ODEON CINEMA, SIDWELL STREET, EXETER, EXETER, DEVON. The main front facade of the Odeon Cinema. The Odeon Cinema opened in 1937

Piccadilly area of Manchester on a Friday night. 3rd May 1935. Picture shows the lit up Piccadilly Cinema, and the Piccadilly Square on a clear May Manchester Friday night

The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933. It closed in 1952 and became a dance hall called Tree Tops Club in 1973 which closed in 1978. It is now a Sikh Temple

The Redesdale cinema, 224 Foleshill Road, Coventry, opened in 1933. It closed in 1952 and became a dance hall called Tree Tops Club in 1973 which closed in 1978. It is now a Sikh Temple

Hundred of Rover workers were treated to a free night out in Coventry to celebrate the launch of the brand new model today

Udarnik Cinema, Moscow Artist: Anonymous
Udarnik Cinema, Moscow. Found in the collection of State Scientific A. Shchusev Research Museum of Architecture, Moscow

St Kilda, near Melbourne, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series

Regal Cinema, Petworth - December 1938
Photo of cinema building and approach road. Showing " Hullo Petworth" produced by Captain Peter Roscow George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N17714

The exterior of the Granada cinema on the day of its opening at Welling in Kent. 2 February 1938

The foyer of the Odeon Cinema, Sidcup showing the Tudor display. 23 March 1938

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Step back in time and explore the world of picture houses through these captivating snapshots. From the Tatton Cinema Gatley NWC01_01_0639 to the Dunstall picture house BB87_03754, each venue tells a unique story. The Art Deco Cinema in Hastings, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, nestled by the South West Pacific Ocean exudes elegance and charm. Meanwhile, the Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608 offers a quirky twist on traditional cinema experiences. Transport yourself to Quinton's Classic Cinema NWC01_01_0462 for a dose of nostalgia or immerse yourself in grandeur at Odeon Cinema Birmingham NWC01_01_0248. The Alexandra Theatre NWC01_01_1388 showcases architectural beauty while Odeon York NWC01-1482 boasts modernity with its sleek design. Traveling further south brings us to Odeon Exeter NWC0I-1396 and its sister venue Odeon Exeter NWCO1-1395; both epitomize cinematic excellence. In Swansea's Kingsway lies The Plaza Cinema from 1964 - an iconic landmark that witnessed countless movie memories being made. For a glimpse into international cinema culture, Udarnik Cinema Moscow Artist: Anonymous takes center stage with its intriguing facade. These they are not just buildings; they are gateways to imagination and emotion that have shaped our love affair with film throughout history.