Granada Aylesbury
36 High Street,
Aylesbury,
HP20 1SE
36 High Street,
Aylesbury,
HP20 1SE
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Previously operated by: Granada Theatres Ltd., London & District Cinemas Ltd.
Architects: Robert Cromie, C.H. Wright
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Grand Pavilion Cinema, Pavilion Cinema
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The Grand Pavilion Cinema was opened on 2nd March 1925 with 800 seats. The original architect was C.H. Wright. It was later re-named Pavilion Cinema and was taken over by the London & District Cinemas Ltd. chain. It was closed in October 1936 for reconstruction to the plans of architect Robert Cromie for the London & District Cinemas Ltd. chain.
The Pavilion Cinema now had a seating capacity for 1,234 when it re-opened on 4th January 1937. The narrow entrance has a facade taller than surrounding buildings, making it stand out, but apart from this, the tall facade which contained windows served no other purpose. There is nothing behind it above the entrance passageway which leads to the auditorium, which was built at the rear of High Street shops, and lays parallel to the High Street.
It was taken over by the Granada Theatres Ltd. chain on 24th November 1946 and was re-named Granada on 15th June 1947. The Granada was closed on 7th October 1972.
It was converted into a Granada Bingo Club, and was taken over by Gala Bingo from May 1991. In January 2019 it was announced the Gala Bingo Club would close in February 2019. The building sat vacant awaiting its fate in 2024 and on 15th October 2024 the Council approved demolition to provide…a footpath!. Demolition began on 13th November 2024.
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A photograph of the former Granada Cinema, taken in April 2010:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpmarks/4532382878/
George Entecott has organised a petition to save the Gala, which is due to close on Feb 7th. Campaigners think it would the right size for a music venue, missing since the nearby Civic Centre was demolished. David Bowie is the man who’s statue was erected in sight of the lost Civic Centre.
The council have made moves to demolish this building for a…. Footpath… Couldn’t make it up. Said footpath already exists further up the road. Please provide whatever information possible to try to save this fine old building. Get onto English Heritage if you can, and email the MP Rob Butler. Time is of the essence!
The Pavilion has had its demolition approved by Buckinghamshire Council 1 day ahead of the closure of the consultation period. Thanks Tett.