Help.... Barnsley Cinemas (Apologies for bein dull)

Someone has asked me for pictures of old Barnsley Cinema (1950 - 1970's), dunno why but the old internet is failing me....

Any ideas where I can get them from?

Required:
Globe Cinema
Ritz Cinema (also known as ABC)
Odeon (before refurbished)
Alhambra
Star (Also known as Bugs Hit)
Pavilion

Answers on a postcard or simply reply.....

Thanks

/poo

 

Taskers books of old Barnsley have pictures of them all.# nt

 

By the way, its "Bugs Hut (not Hit)! nt

 

Odeon

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The Ritz [Peel Street]

The Ritz [Peel Street]

 

The Globe [Wellington Street]

The Globe [Wellington Street]

 

Pavilion [Peel Street]

Pavilion [Peel Street]

 

RE: The Ritz [Peel Street] - had my first kiss on't back row

The Ritz in the 1960's Art Deco cinema was allowed to be pulled down (by the agreement no doubt of bone-head councillors at that time) to be replaced by that awesome piece of architecture - THE COOP concrete and pebbledash car park, which is now defunct.
Still, I've got my memories of Sandra from Athersley. Wonder where you are now!!

 

A work of art

.. wonderful building and facade. So was the Alhambra. Should never have been demolished.

 

RE: Pavilion [Peel Street]

Guys,

Thanks for the pictures so far..... Would love it if others could be found or i'll be looking for the books.

Gudjonfan you are a true Barnsley historian with Cinemas in Barnsley!

 

RE: Pavilion [Peel Street]

I wouldn't go that far, but thanks anyway. I just had a few old books kicking around that I scanned in for you. Also, I know someone who used to be a projectionist at the Ritz, so I knew a little bit from him.

I have a picture of the Gaumont, but obviously the Gaumont & The Odeon are one and the same.

Why did you need the photos, and which ones are you still missing?


Stephen

 

The Empire [Peel Street]

The Empire [Peel Street]</p>



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Where abouts on Peel Street was The Empire? nt

 

RE: The Empire [Peel Street]

that looks like the Alhambra to me, probably wrong again tho. when I were goint to school all I remember up peel st was the ritz, and the pav

 

RE: The Empire [Peel Street]

Looks like the Alhambra to me an all. In the Alhambra gods it was just like being in space the height made you dizzy

 

That's interesting

According to Barnsley Streets, it's The Empire. But I think you are (both) correct to think it is The Alhambra. At any rate, it is a fantastic looking building.

I telephoned my Dad, and he thinks that The Empire; The Gaumont & The Odeon were / are all the same building (they were just renamed). Obviously, I already knew that The Odeon & Gaumont were the same place.

Thanks,
Stephen

 

RE: That's interesting

Looking close at the 'bill boards' the Empire is on the titles, though.

 

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I'll try again after that double hit

Where was The Star (Bugs Hut) in Barnsley anybody know ???