Grand cinema, 180 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside: the auditorium seen from the Grand Stalls
Architect/Designer | Tonge, George Edward (b. 1878) |
Artist/Photographer | Maltby, John (1910-1980) |
Country | UK: England |
City | Southport |
Subject Date | 1938 |
Image Date | 1938 |
View | Interior |
Style | Art Deco |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | MAL3351 |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | John Maltby / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Interior decoration ; Lighting ; Auditoria ; Cinemas ; Ceilings ; Lamps, lighting fixtures ; Seating |
NOTES: Built in 1923 as a garage and car showroom, the building was converted into a luxury cinema by George E. Tonge in 1938. It closed in 1967 and was converted into a bingo hall. It was designated Grade II listed status and latterly has operated as a casino.
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