Wigtown Cinemas
Wigtown Cinemas
High Vennel
Built by George Gouldson, and
originally sited in Newton Stewart . When a new cinema opened there (in
Victoria St.), the Rex was moved to Wigtown. The Art Deco frontage of
the Lyons teahouse pavilion from the Glasgow Empire Exhibition was
added in the late 1930s. Seated ~230.
Used as a bingo hall from late 60s; the facade was simplified at this
point. Closed during the 1980s, and demolished in 1990.
Info from: Wigtown Heritage
A detailed view of the entrance is available
here, and the rear of the building - showing its prefabricated nature -
