Albany Ward sold his circuit to PCT in 1920 but retained management responsibilities for them, and, at the same time, managed later cinemas in the Westcountry area for both PCT and later, Gaumont when PCT were taken over in 1929. His main base and residence was in Weymouth, Dorset.
The Regal has been demolished for some time. A supermarket now occupies the site at 4, Sandford Avenue, SY6 6DW, currently (in 2024) a Family Shopper supermarket. It also houses the Post Office.
In 1944 the cinema was operated by Hooley’s Cinemas (Chorley) Ltd. circuit, they also operated the Theatre Royal Cinemas at this time as well. Closure for bingo was also by Hooley’s, who also attempted the re-opening as a cinema again in 1966
By 1948 the proprietors were G.E. & W.E.F. Craven, a seating capacity of 704 seats is quoted, proscenium width 36Ft., 1 dressing room and BTP sound system. By 1966 the proprietors had changed to Derwent Cinemas Ltd. circuit. Bingo was introduced alongside films in 1964, films then ceased on 28th January 1967, which lasted into the early 1980’s known as King’s Bingo Club. The last operators on bingo were the three Hearn Brothers who also operated bingo clubs, the longest running of which was the Crown Bingo Club in Tyne Dock, South Shields.
Architects were W. E. Trent & Sydney Trent; part of Gaumont’s ‘Division 8’, this was the Albany Ward/PCT operated cinemas within the company. Proscenium width of 30ft, it also had four dressing rooms, a British Acoustics sound system had been installed, together with the ‘Ardente’ system for the hard of hearing.
Following closure as a cinema, bingo operated here as Surewin Bingo, a part of Hutchinson Leisure. The art deco facade was removed due to a structural problem, it was basically gradually peeling away and about to topple, hence the rather plain facade seen today.
Opened by the Glynn Animated Picture Co, they also operated Glynn Cinemas in Chester and Shrewsbury. This small early circuit wa ms taken over by the General Theatre Corporation in March 1928. In turn, GTC became a part of the Gaumont British circuit. This particular site was quickly sold off to an Independent, as detailed in the main text.
The original name of the venue was the Villa Marina Kursaal. In part this was seen as an attempt by the Corporation to address the town’s perceived lack of sophistication and to raise the town’s profile to visitors. The Germanic term for the venue was dropped at the outbreak of World War I and the venue was renamed the Royal Hall.
The architect was Alban Jones, whose design was chosen in an open competition judged by Professor Stanley Adshead of Liverpool University.
The front/foyer areas were used as retail premises for many years, a Helping Hand charity shop, an arts and crafts shop and a hairdressers called the Empire Salon.
There is no George Edwards Hall in Cemaes Bay. There is, however, the David Hughes Village Hall located at 53, High Street, LL67 0HL. This was built in 1898 as a gift to the village by local philanthropist David Hughes, the Architect was Richard Owens & Son of Liverpool. The complex was built using Hughes' own workforce.
The main hall has seating for 250 on a flat floor with a raised platform/stage area. The entrance has an open portico followed by a large vestibule area. Library and reading rooms to the right and left, and a keeper’s house to the rear. The facade is surmounted by a 50 feet clock tower.
I have added exterior and interior pictures of this hall to the page from the Village Hall website.
The Wesleyan church had last been used in 1907, the building dated from 1823 and was purchased by Harry J. Garnham around 1920. The first KYB entry has the Resident Manager as being R. Jeffrey. The chapel pews were still in place in the gallery, with fold up deckchairs available downstairs.
The plans dated 03/02/1922 mentioned in the main text are for a new extension for a Mr H.J. Garnham comprising of Operating Box above entrance with three windows facing to the front 14’2” by 8’5”, 2 projectors with fireproof door covered in asbestos sheets. Ticket Office opposite the entrance with toilets to the right then Engine Room and Rewind Room in far right corner.
A similar extension was built at Kegworth, operated by the same company. Both cinemas were sold 27/08/1923 to Edwin Pemberton, retired baker, who’s address was given as Warwick House, Warwick Avenue, Derby.
The former site was re-developed into a Somerfield supermarket, changing to become a Co-Op upon the merger of the two businesses. Closed in 2020, the derelict building has had planning approved for conversion to flats. The address was 1-3, Mill Street, SN11 0HT.
The building is still extant, it hasn’t been demolished. It is now called Scala House, and is next to the library. The address was Lawn Terrace, The Strand, which extended up towards Albert Street, but has been ‘lost/unused’ as an address over the years.
In 1944, the Kinema Grand was operated by Captain E.R.F. Pennell D.F.C.
Albany Ward sold his circuit to PCT in 1920, so this cinema was built by the Albany Ward-PCT circuit.
Albany Ward sold his circuit to PCT in 1920 but retained management responsibilities for them, and, at the same time, managed later cinemas in the Westcountry area for both PCT and later, Gaumont when PCT were taken over in 1929. His main base and residence was in Weymouth, Dorset.
The Regal has been demolished for some time. A supermarket now occupies the site at 4, Sandford Avenue, SY6 6DW, currently (in 2024) a Family Shopper supermarket. It also houses the Post Office.
In 1944 the cinema was operated by Hooley’s Cinemas (Chorley) Ltd. circuit, they also operated the Theatre Royal Cinemas at this time as well. Closure for bingo was also by Hooley’s, who also attempted the re-opening as a cinema again in 1966
Architects were John Ladds & W.H. Powell.
By 1948 the proprietors were G.E. & W.E.F. Craven, a seating capacity of 704 seats is quoted, proscenium width 36Ft., 1 dressing room and BTP sound system. By 1966 the proprietors had changed to Derwent Cinemas Ltd. circuit. Bingo was introduced alongside films in 1964, films then ceased on 28th January 1967, which lasted into the early 1980’s known as King’s Bingo Club. The last operators on bingo were the three Hearn Brothers who also operated bingo clubs, the longest running of which was the Crown Bingo Club in Tyne Dock, South Shields.
Architects were W. E. Trent & Sydney Trent; part of Gaumont’s ‘Division 8’, this was the Albany Ward/PCT operated cinemas within the company. Proscenium width of 30ft, it also had four dressing rooms, a British Acoustics sound system had been installed, together with the ‘Ardente’ system for the hard of hearing.
And the Queen’s looked huuuuuge!!
Following closure as a cinema, bingo operated here as Surewin Bingo, a part of Hutchinson Leisure. The art deco facade was removed due to a structural problem, it was basically gradually peeling away and about to topple, hence the rather plain facade seen today.
Glynn Hill & Co also traded under the Glynn Animated Pictures Co. title. They also operated Glynn Cinemas in Chester and Wrexham.
Opened by the Glynn Animated Picture Co, they also operated Glynn Cinemas in Chester and Shrewsbury. This small early circuit wa ms taken over by the General Theatre Corporation in March 1928. In turn, GTC became a part of the Gaumont British circuit. This particular site was quickly sold off to an Independent, as detailed in the main text.
The original name of the venue was the Villa Marina Kursaal. In part this was seen as an attempt by the Corporation to address the town’s perceived lack of sophistication and to raise the town’s profile to visitors. The Germanic term for the venue was dropped at the outbreak of World War I and the venue was renamed the Royal Hall. The architect was Alban Jones, whose design was chosen in an open competition judged by Professor Stanley Adshead of Liverpool University.
The front/foyer areas were used as retail premises for many years, a Helping Hand charity shop, an arts and crafts shop and a hairdressers called the Empire Salon.
There is no George Edwards Hall in Cemaes Bay. There is, however, the David Hughes Village Hall located at 53, High Street, LL67 0HL. This was built in 1898 as a gift to the village by local philanthropist David Hughes, the Architect was Richard Owens & Son of Liverpool. The complex was built using Hughes' own workforce. The main hall has seating for 250 on a flat floor with a raised platform/stage area. The entrance has an open portico followed by a large vestibule area. Library and reading rooms to the right and left, and a keeper’s house to the rear. The facade is surmounted by a 50 feet clock tower. I have added exterior and interior pictures of this hall to the page from the Village Hall website.
The Wesleyan church had last been used in 1907, the building dated from 1823 and was purchased by Harry J. Garnham around 1920. The first KYB entry has the Resident Manager as being R. Jeffrey. The chapel pews were still in place in the gallery, with fold up deckchairs available downstairs. The plans dated 03/02/1922 mentioned in the main text are for a new extension for a Mr H.J. Garnham comprising of Operating Box above entrance with three windows facing to the front 14’2” by 8’5”, 2 projectors with fireproof door covered in asbestos sheets. Ticket Office opposite the entrance with toilets to the right then Engine Room and Rewind Room in far right corner.
A similar extension was built at Kegworth, operated by the same company. Both cinemas were sold 27/08/1923 to Edwin Pemberton, retired baker, who’s address was given as Warwick House, Warwick Avenue, Derby.
Still standing in 2023 when Streetview last past by. Postcode is BT44 0HG.
Carlin How had a second, earlier film venue called the Tivoli. It burnt down in 1914.
The logo MBE stands for Minor Bingo Entertainments, they operated a small chain of bingo clubs at one time.
The replacement building was opened as an Essoldo bingo club, passing to Top Rank bingo in 1975.
Cambuslang Parish Church now stands on the site, postcode is G72 7JQ.
True to their word, the Tivoli has re-opened.
In 2024 the frontage has been tidied up, it is now a Co-Op supermarket.
The former site was re-developed into a Somerfield supermarket, changing to become a Co-Op upon the merger of the two businesses. Closed in 2020, the derelict building has had planning approved for conversion to flats. The address was 1-3, Mill Street, SN11 0HT.
The building is still extant, it hasn’t been demolished. It is now called Scala House, and is next to the library. The address was Lawn Terrace, The Strand, which extended up towards Albert Street, but has been ‘lost/unused’ as an address over the years.