Apollo 5 Cinemas
King William Street,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DT
King William Street,
Blackburn,
BB1 7DT
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Hi Christopher, we’re the new owners of the old Apollo Cinema and would love to have as many images as possible, preferably in high res. Would this be OK? These images are fascinating, but could you tell me which image is of which screen? My email is .uk. The website is www.resourceblackburn.org.uk
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
A vintage postcard view and details of the Cotton Exchange Hall:
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This scanned image from 1963, shows the tower and entrance to the (then named) Essoldo Cinema:
http://flickr.com/photos/36844288@N00/2445777802/