The auditorium in the Gala Bingo Club, formerly the Rex Cinema, viewed from the rear of the circle

Date:
1991 - 2010
Location:
Gala Bingo Club, North Street, Bedminster, City of Bristol
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Rex Cinema, North Street, Bedminster, City of Bristol
ABC Cinema, North Street, Bedminster, City of Bristol
Reference:
NWC01/01/1546
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Rex Cinema opened in 1940. Seating in the circle was added in 1954. The cinema was later known as the ABC before operators reverted to its original name as the Rex in 1978. It was converted into a bingo hall after closure as a cinema in 1980. The building was demolished in 2014.

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

Keywords

Auditorium, Mid 20th Century Cinema, Late 20th Century Bingo Hall, Leisure And Recreation