Former Mecca Bingo, 161-169, Essex Road N1 - Islington

Built as the Carlton Cinema in 1930 by George Coles, previously a bingo hall and now used as a place of worship by Resurrection Manifestations. The Egyptian-style facade is decorated with multi-coloured faience while the rest is yellow stock brick under a slated roof. The church has temporary consent for use of the building and for division of the main auditorium. A first phase of renovation and repair was completed in 2013, but there is evidence of damage to the faience tiles. Proposals for repair and re-use are being explored in discussion with the Local Authority and Historic England.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

MECCA BINGO

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1292870

Local Planning Authority:

Islington

Site Type:

Recreational > Music speech and dance venue

Location

Building Name:

Former Mecca Bingo

Street Number:

161-169

Street Name:

Essex Road

County:

Greater London

District / Borough:

Islington

Parliamentary Constituency:

Islington South and Finsbury

Region:

London and South East

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade II*