Vogue Cinema
124 Balmore Road,
Glasgow,
G22 6LJ
124 Balmore Road,
Glasgow,
G22 6LJ
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Previously operated by: George Singleton Cinemas
Architects: James McKissack
Previous Names: Mecca Picture House
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In the Possil district in the north of Glasgow, the Mecca Picture House opened on 16th August 1933. It was owned by George Smith and James Welsh and was intended to serve the new Corporation housing estate.
It was sold to George Singleton Cinemas Ltd. on 7th January 1950 and renamed Vogue Cinema.
The Vogue Cinema closed in April 1968. The building became a bingo and social club. It later went into retail use and became home to A1 Kilt Hire. It was due to be demolished in January 2024, but was given a stay of execution for at least 6 months due to a preservation order. Unfortunately, it was discovered that demolition had already begun with the removal of half of the roof of the auditorium. Demolition was halted in early-June 2024 when the building was Listed Grade C.
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Not just yet, it’s been paused for at least six months after a building preservation notice, so it still stands: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68011946
Update 5th June 2024 from The Scottish Herald:
‘An Art Deco Glasgow cinema that was on the verge of being demolished has been saved after being added to the list of Scotland’s protected buildings.
The future of the former Vogue Cinema on Balmore Road in Possilpark had looked bleak earlier this year after the owners began demolition work. But Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has now listed it as a building of special historic and architectural interest, giving it legal protection.
The decision means the owners, Allied Vehicles, cannot go now ahead with their demolition plans and HES will have a say in any development plans for the site.'
A picture on the interwebs shows the ENTIRE roof has now been removed.
Also a video on TikTok shows the inside has been gutted back to brick