Opened in 1939 with 1040 seats. Architect was a Mr Wilson, ARIBA.
Closed in the mid 1970s.
Later converted for amusements with some of the decoration covered up,
the
stalls floor levelled, and the foyer greatly remodelled.
It had lain
derelict since a devastating fire in 1985.
A selection of photos taken in 2005 surveying the burnt out interior are available here .
In April 2008 a demolition warrant was issued, but one of the three
original stained glass windows, featuring a prancing deer, was salvaged
by the local Building Heritage Trust. It is now safely in storage, and it is hoped to find this a new
home somewhere in the town.
The rest of the building has now been completely demolished. A gallery
Council Archaeology.
