Listed Building record MDO37193 - Grand Cinema, Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth
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Summary
Former cinema, now bingo hall, constructed in 1922 from rendered brick with a part steel frame. There is a steeply pitched roof over the auditorium but the foyer roof cannot be seen. It has a broad, rectangular double-heighted hall with narrow rear balcony and small foyer. The Grand is an early 'super cinema' from the 1920s, having an unspoilt facade, unaltered plan and much surviving internal decoration. It has been a bingo club since circa 1977.
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Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3486 Scheduling record: Department of the Environment. 25 July 2000. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Bournemouth amendment 2000. 768.
- <2> SDO17907 Monograph: Eyles A. 1993. ABC: The First Name in entertainment. 14,157.
- <3> SDO17908 Monograph: 1992. CTA [Cinema Theatre Association] bulletin. 7.
- <4> SDO17909 Monograph: Hornsey B. Ninety Years of Cinema in Bournemouth. 5, 7.
- <5> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1328643.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0714 9145 (38m by 46m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SE 133
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1328643
Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 9:50AM