The Top Rank Bingo Club viewed from the south

Date:
1970 - 1990
Location:
Top Rank Bingo Club, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell
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Reference:
NWC01/01/0454
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Rink Cinema, later renamed the Gaumont Cinema, was opened in 1930 on the site of the former Rink Picture House. The cinema closed in 1964 and was used as a bingo club until around 2005. The building was converted into a banqueting hall.

Content

This is part of the Series: NWC01/01 Norman Walley: Series of slides; within the Collection: NWC01 Norman Walley Cinema Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Walley, Norman

Architect: Benslyn, William Thomas

Keywords

Early 20th Century Cinema, 20th Century Bingo Hall, Leisure And Recreation