Hi Folks
Just a small update on this building. I have recently taken on a 5 years lease of this building and have been doing a little exploration.
Little or nothing remains of the original cinema as far as the main part of the building is concerned however !!!!!!!!!
The building to the extreme left of the photo which is signed as “Library” has uppper floors which are part of my lease.
I went exploring, ther first floor above the main entrance of the conema is in a delapidated but reasonably safe condition. This leads through to the first floor of the uilding marked as “Library”. From there, a very precarious staircase leads up to the second floor, the sign on the wall at the bottom of the staircase is a hand painted “Hand with finger pointing” and the words “To Gentlemen’s club”
Climbed the stairs (very carefully) and entered into a foyer with reception desk. Good lord it was like a step back in time. The woodwork in there, including swinging doors had not been touched for many many years. I do not even think you could get wood this beautiful today. Behind the reception desk is a set of wooden pidgeon holes which I believe were to hold the Hats and Gloves of guests.
One of the smaller windows to the front of the building still has the original Stained glass in it and leaded.
From the foyer there are a couple of stairs and another sign which points to a door which apparently leads to “The Ball Room”. Alas, the ballroom is no more as that level of the main building has, as mentioned elsewhere, been demolished.
What a step back in time this place is, I am glad I had the opportunity to take a look, I will, when I get the chance. take a few photographs of what is left before it is gone forever. However, I have the building for 5 years so hopefully some good can come from it. Though it has to be said, the flooring on that level is very very dangerous.
Hi Folks Just a small update on this building. I have recently taken on a 5 years lease of this building and have been doing a little exploration. Little or nothing remains of the original cinema as far as the main part of the building is concerned however !!!!!!!!! The building to the extreme left of the photo which is signed as “Library” has uppper floors which are part of my lease. I went exploring, ther first floor above the main entrance of the conema is in a delapidated but reasonably safe condition. This leads through to the first floor of the uilding marked as “Library”. From there, a very precarious staircase leads up to the second floor, the sign on the wall at the bottom of the staircase is a hand painted “Hand with finger pointing” and the words “To Gentlemen’s club” Climbed the stairs (very carefully) and entered into a foyer with reception desk. Good lord it was like a step back in time. The woodwork in there, including swinging doors had not been touched for many many years. I do not even think you could get wood this beautiful today. Behind the reception desk is a set of wooden pidgeon holes which I believe were to hold the Hats and Gloves of guests. One of the smaller windows to the front of the building still has the original Stained glass in it and leaded. From the foyer there are a couple of stairs and another sign which points to a door which apparently leads to “The Ball Room”. Alas, the ballroom is no more as that level of the main building has, as mentioned elsewhere, been demolished. What a step back in time this place is, I am glad I had the opportunity to take a look, I will, when I get the chance. take a few photographs of what is left before it is gone forever. However, I have the building for 5 years so hopefully some good can come from it. Though it has to be said, the flooring on that level is very very dangerous.