Contrary to the comment made by Buffer in 2019, the cinema building remains in its entirety, no parts have been demolished. Although the building is not statutory listed, it is locally listed by Bexley Council.
The information about it being converted into a TESCO store is incorrect. After closing it was converted into an Anthony Jackson Foodfare Supermarket, it was then taken over by Victor Value. Victor Value were then taken over by TESCO, who later rebranded it as Victor Value. Lastly it become a Kwik Save supermarket. Since the last supermarket it has been a variety of bars and restaurants. Rat and Parrot, Ivory Lounge, The Real China, The Elegance Lounge and most recently Studio 167.
Information taken from The Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of Great Britain and Ireland Annual summer conference 1931 program.“H. P. SELWYN. One of the Pioneers of the Industry was responsible for exhibiting films at the old Surrey Theatre in London, in 1901. Vice-Chairman of the London and Home Counties Branch, and Delegate to the General Council. Sole Proprietor of the Empire, Greenwich ; Hippodrome, Greenwich ; Cinema, Woolwich ; Premier, Woolwich. A Liveryman of the City of London.”
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Contrary to the comment made by Buffer in 2019, the cinema building remains in its entirety, no parts have been demolished. Although the building is not statutory listed, it is locally listed by Bexley Council.
The information about it being converted into a TESCO store is incorrect. After closing it was converted into an Anthony Jackson Foodfare Supermarket, it was then taken over by Victor Value. Victor Value were then taken over by TESCO, who later rebranded it as Victor Value. Lastly it become a Kwik Save supermarket. Since the last supermarket it has been a variety of bars and restaurants. Rat and Parrot, Ivory Lounge, The Real China, The Elegance Lounge and most recently Studio 167.
Now completely demolished and a new private development of apartments is being constructed called “Urban Picturehouse”.
Information taken from The Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of Great Britain and Ireland Annual summer conference 1931 program.“H. P. SELWYN. One of the Pioneers of the Industry was responsible for exhibiting films at the old Surrey Theatre in London, in 1901. Vice-Chairman of the London and Home Counties Branch, and Delegate to the General Council. Sole Proprietor of the Empire, Greenwich ; Hippodrome, Greenwich ; Cinema, Woolwich ; Premier, Woolwich. A Liveryman of the City of London.” http://docplayer.net/11607830-The-cinematograph-exhibitors-association-of-great-britain-and-ireland-registered-no-1622t.html