The entrance to the Odeon Cinema, Magdalen Street, seen from the east

Date:
2000 - 2009
Location:
Odeon Cinema, Magdalen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Reference:
NWC01/01/0995
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

This cinema originally opened as the Oxford 'Super' Cinema in 1924. In 1937 it was taken over by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) and continued operating until 1971 when it was closed for refurbishment, re-opening shortly afterwards. Between 1986 and 2000 it was operated by the Cannon Group, then MGM, followed by ABC. In 2000 it was taken over by Odeon Cinemas and in 2010 new seats were added and the cinema was renovated.

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: Cromie, Robert

Keywords

20th Century Cinema