Wigtown

High Vennel

Rex Picture House

Photos courtesy of Paul Francis, taken June 1985.

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 -

Photos courtesy of Paul Francis, taken June 1985.Photos courtesy of Paul Francis, taken June 1985.