The now-demolished ex-Odeon cinema on Church Street has a long and fascinating history. It opened in 1928 as the New Victoria Theatre and was in a prime location in the […]
9 months ago Preston’s cinematic history: Where former cinemas once stood in the cityAs Preston prepares to pin its future hopes on city centre revitalisation on a cinema we take a look back at when cinemas were in their pomp. The city has always been […]
10 years ago Preston Past: A Ramble Along Church Street (Part 1)This time we will start our journey by looking at the buildings and shop premises along the south side of Church Street in an easterly direction. The 1921 image of a Preston Whit […]
12 years ago New Victoria cinema campaign appeals for donations to buy nightclubThe future of Preston’s New Victoria cinema is looking brighter after the site went up for sale. The former picture palace has been closed since 1992 but action group, The […]
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