The Capitol Cinema opened in 1931. It was partially rebuilt following a fire in 1932 and reopened in 1933. After the final film was shown in 1956 the building became a television studio, and was extended. It was later used by Manchester Polytechnic for theatre studies and television production. The date that the building began to be used by Manchester Polytechnic is not known, but it seems likely that this photograph was taken during this period. The building was demolished between 1998 and 2000.
This is part of the Series: NWC01/01 Norman Walley: Series of slides; within the Collection: NWC01 Norman Walley Cinema Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Walley, Norman
Architect: Cummings, Peter
Door, 20th Century Cinema, 20th Century Television Studio, Late 20th Century Polytechnic, Leisure And Recreation
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