Hi all and blencowee in particular. My mother (Mary O'Toole) also used to work there. I used to go there after school and the projectionists became unofficial child minders. I would sit in the projectionists room and watch the movies through a small window they had. I had to keep it quiet if it wasn’t a movie for children, otherwise someone would be in trouble! (not me). I remember John Cross, and the name Mrs Mills. Ken was one of the projectionists I’m sure. He was a kind soul. And yes I vaguely recall the story of a ghost. We also had a run of the whole place. We would go up to the Circle when it wasn’t open. I remember a compliant about us laughing and joking during the movies if we were in Circle (we were kids). Saturday morning was the ‘Saturday morning picture show’ which was great entertainment for us kids. I remember the rabbit warren corridors and stairs in the non public areas. Toya Wilcox used to live in hendon, so maybe its true. Happy memories. I hope blencowee that you to read this!
Hi all and blencowee in particular. My mother (Mary O'Toole) also used to work there. I used to go there after school and the projectionists became unofficial child minders. I would sit in the projectionists room and watch the movies through a small window they had. I had to keep it quiet if it wasn’t a movie for children, otherwise someone would be in trouble! (not me). I remember John Cross, and the name Mrs Mills. Ken was one of the projectionists I’m sure. He was a kind soul. And yes I vaguely recall the story of a ghost. We also had a run of the whole place. We would go up to the Circle when it wasn’t open. I remember a compliant about us laughing and joking during the movies if we were in Circle (we were kids). Saturday morning was the ‘Saturday morning picture show’ which was great entertainment for us kids. I remember the rabbit warren corridors and stairs in the non public areas. Toya Wilcox used to live in hendon, so maybe its true. Happy memories. I hope blencowee that you to read this!