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Christopher John Ball commented about Central Cinema on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:10 am

During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the former Central Cinema

Central Cinema 1

Central Cinema 2

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Christopher John Ball commented about Palladium Cinema on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:08 am

During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here is an image in the 80’s showing the Palladium Cinema boarded up

Palladium Cinema

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Christopher John Ball commented about Apollo 5 Cinemas on Jun 21, 2016 at 8:04 am

During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a selection of images made showing the, then, three auditorium and the projection room showing projectionist and equipment. I have also included an image of one of the rooms that show the Majestic Cinema/Essoldo/Classic/Apollo 5 cinema’s former life as a Cotton Exchange

auditoriums

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 1

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 2

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 3

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 4

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 5

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 6

Cinema Auditoriums/Screens 7

other rooms showing previous life

One of hidden rooms office from Corn Exchange

Projection rooms and equipment

Projection rooms and equipment 1

Projection rooms and equipment 2

Projection rooms and equipment 3

Projection rooms and equipment 4

Projection rooms and equipment 5

Projection rooms and equipment 6

Outside Showing Poster Displays

Outside Showing Poster Displays

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Christopher John Ball commented about Palace Cinema on Jun 21, 2016 at 7:54 am

During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are a series of, to those of us who love these buildings, sad images of the Palace Cinema during demolition

Palace Cinema being demolished 1

Palace Cinema being demolished 2

Palace Cinema being demolished 3

Palace Cinema being demolished 4

Palace Cinema being demolished 5

Palace Cinema being demolished 6

Palace Cinema being demolished 7

Palace Cinema being demolished 8

Palace Cinema being demolished 9

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Christopher John Ball commented about Alexandra Cinema on Jun 21, 2016 at 7:47 am

During the 1980’s I undertook a photographic study of Blackburn for the Arts Council. Here are two images of the Alexandra during the 80’s when it was used as a carpet warehouse

Alexandra Image Link 1

Alexandra Image Link 2