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Strand

Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.

Bank Street

Additonal photo

Exterior

Interior view to rear

Interior view to proscenium

Thanks to Jock Brown, information and photos c.1959 below:

The Strand was originally called The Palace Cinema, which was purpose-built as a cinema and opened in 1914:

which I believe was unusual as most cinemas were conversions from

either halls or theatres. It became The Strand in 1929, and continued

as The Strand until its closure in 1978.

The Strand had two screenings a day (Monday to Saturday inclusive), and

a children's matinee on Saturday morning. I'm not too sure about

Sundays whether it was one or two screenings.

Image of the Chief, Sandy Keith

here and the two relief projectionists

Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.Photo c1993 courtesy Chris Doak. Now demolished.

204, Bank Street

The Hall

Photos below courtesy of Scott McCutcheon.

204 Bank St

Originally the Public Hall. Cinema from 1930s, at which point the side

extensions were added.

Showed films until

around 1973. On Bingo till c.2008. Currently empty. B-listed . Additional picture

Exterior

Interior stalls

Interior balcony

Photos below courtesy of Scott McCutcheon.Photos below courtesy of Scott McCutcheon.Photos below courtesy of Scott McCutcheon.Photos below courtesy of Scott McCutcheon.