Picture Palace Collection

Shrewsbury Empire NWC01_01_1984
Empire Cinema, Mardol, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The half-timbered Tudor Revival facade of the Empire Cinema, viewed from the south. The Empire Cinema opened in 1922

Southport Odeon NWC01_01_2554
Odeon Cinema, Lord Street, Southport, Sefton, Merseyside. The facade of the Odeon Cinema, with a fountain in a garden in the foreground

Crosby Road Plaza NWC01_01_2426
Plaza Community Cinema, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, Sefton, Merseyside. The main elevation of the Plaza Community Cinema from the east

Odeon Haymarket NWC01_01_1898
Odeon Cinema, Haymarket, St James, City of Westminster, Greater London. Looking over seating towards the screen in the dimly lit auditorium of the Odeon Cinema. The Odeon Cinema opened in 1962

Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2829
Mecca Bingo Club, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Brent, Greater London. The Mecca Bingo Club and Kilburn High Road viewed from the north. The Gaumont State Theatre was opened in 1937

Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2828
Mecca Bingo Club, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Brent, Greater London. The north-east elevation of the Mecca Bingo Club. The Gaumont State Theatre was opened in 1937

Penistone Metro NWC01_01_2806
Metro Cinema, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Penistone, Barnsley. Looking along the central aisle between seating in the circle, towards the curtained screen, in the auditorium of the Metro Cinema

Northenden Forum NMW01_01_2713
Assembly Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester. The auditorium in the Assembly Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, viewed from the centre of the circle

Shrewsbury Granada NWC01_01_2521
Granada Social Club, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The main facade of the Granada Social Club viewed from the south-east. The Granada Theatre or Granada Cinema opened in 1934

Birkenhead Ritz NWC01_01_2445
Top Rank Bingo Club, Claughton Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside. The Top Rank Bingo Club viewed from the north-east. The Ritz Cinema opened in 1937

Granada Theatre NWC01_01_2299
GALA BINGO HALL, MITCHAM ROAD, TOOTING GRAVENEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. Three painted panels beneath a triple colonnade of arches above the balcony in the auditorium of the Gala Bingo Hall

Granada Theatre NWC01_01_2255
GALA BINGO HALL, MITCHAM ROAD, TOOTING GRAVENEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. Two ante-proscenium bays in the auditorium of the Gala Bingo Hall

Granada Theatre NWC01_01_2285
GALA BINGO HALL, MITCHAM ROAD, TOOTING GRAVENEY, WANDSWORTH, GREATER LONDON. The auditorium of the Gala Bingo Hall viewed from the rear of the circle. The Granada Theatre opened in 1931

Odeon Leicester Square NWC01_01_1857
ODEON CINEMA, LEICESTER SQUARE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A decorated safety screen, with the Compton organ console in front, in the darkeneded auditorium of the Odeon Cinema

A natural history film being exhibited at a London picture palace, 1913 (litho)
972732 A natural history film being exhibited at a London picture palace, 1913 (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

We met at the picture palace (b / w photo)
3642935 We met at the picture palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We met at the picture palace)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of cinema with a visit to these majestic picture palaces. From the grandeur of Shrewsbury Empire NWC01_01_1984 to the charm of Crosby Road Plaza NWC01_01_2426, each theater tells its own unique story. Transport yourself to another era as you step into Odeon Haymarket NWC01_01_1898, where classic films once graced the silver screen. The Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2829 stands as a testament to art deco architecture, while its twin, Gaumont State Theatre NWC01_01_2828, exudes elegance and opulence. Discover Penistone Metro NWC01_01_2806, a hidden gem that has witnessed countless movie premieres and captivated audiences for generations. Northenden Forum NMW01-2713 offers an intimate setting for film enthusiasts seeking an authentic cinematic experience. Experience the glamour of Southport Odeon NWC0I-2554 or be transported by the enchanting atmosphere at Shrewsbury Granada NWCO1-2521. Birkenhead Ritz NWCOI-2445 invites you into its nostalgic embrace with its old-world charm. The Granada Theatre NWCOI-2299 and Granada Theatre NWCOI-2255 are architectural marvels that have stood the test of time. These iconic landmarks continue to evoke memories of magical movie nights shared with loved ones. As you explore these picture palaces, let your imagination run wild and envision a bygone era when going to the movies was an event in itself. Lose yourself in their rich history and relish in their timeless beauty - because every frame tells a story at these magnificent theaters known as picture palaces.