Crown Cinema

Biffaskin on November 23, 2023 at 12:52 pm

Built in 1908 as a Temperance Hall, it failed as such and was bought by Thomas Finlay who converted the hall into a variety hall and cinema in 1912. Later operated by Keith McDermid (who also managed the Kino, Butterknowle), the last film was shown on 10th November, 1962.

It was intended to open as a bingo club, The Crown Tombola and Social Club never happened. Instead it was turned into a garage which opened in 1964.