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Report - Former Granada Cinema (Liverpool, Aug, 2018)

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urbanchemist

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History from http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/44877 and https://liverpoolpicturepalace.wordpress.com/cinemas/dovecot/ and old photos from https://www.flickr.com/photos/100916196@N04/sets/72157637385166963

An Art Deco cinema from 1932 - 1961 then converted to bingo, closing in 1994. Parts of the building have apparently operated at various times as a community centre, a function room, an indoor golf course and a social club. As the external picture shows, the ground floor is currently occupied by a convenience store and a carpet shop. There is also a more recent shed like extension at the back.

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I’ve known about this place for a while - being the biggest thing for miles around its hard to miss -but didn’t know if there was anything worth seeing inside. However after a local told me there was still cinema seating, it seemed at least worth keeping an eye on. The problem was that the access, although rather obvious, was also a bit extreme. So I waited until an easier route came along - an unlocked door - and had a quick wander. It turns out there is little of interest here - the main auditorium has been partitioned and rest is just empty rooms. I only had a pencil torch at the time but when I came back later with a bigger one intending to do some rummaging behind false walls etc. the door was locked again.

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Projector room with blocked up holes on the right.

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Into the upper part of the original auditorium.

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An old photo showing the original cinema.

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The current seating and layout, ceiling and decor are obviously completely different, with a vertical partition about 2/3rds of the way down - the black plywood wall in the shot below.

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The lower part of original auditorium can be seen through the window in the partition, and is now some sort of activity space.

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Proscenium arch, now painted black, just about visible. I didn’t go through this into the back part as there were builders in there.

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Finally up to the roof for the views.

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The curvy building on the right is the new Alder Hey children’s hospital (the old one is now mostly a large pile of rubble).

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Speed

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Nice one. Seen a few photos of this one before. Was hoping there might be a bit more hidden behind the scenes tho. Better luck next time!
 

urbanchemist

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Nice one. Seen a few photos of this one before. Was hoping there might be a bit more hidden behind the scenes tho. Better luck next time!
Yes, I didn't really have the time to look properly at this one.
Can you remember where you saw the other photos?
 

jdtaylor

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It’s a shame they haven’t considered that top bit for a small cinema for small groups or something.
 

urbanchemist

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It’s a shame they haven’t considered that top bit for a small cinema for small groups or something.
Maybe it was at one stage, although not recently.
The place has had a variety of uses - there are more large walk-in shower rooms than one might expect in a cinema for example.
The shed extension at the rear is apparently being turned into some sort of gaming space.
 

dweeb

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Interesting... did you check under the state or circle? That's where the old tat is usually hiding!
 

urbanchemist

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Interesting... did you check under the state or circle? That's where the old tat is usually hiding!
I only had time to pop my head into a couple of underneath spaces - all looked a bit clean and recent. But comparing old and new layouts I suspect there are some voids I didn't see.
 

Cortinalights

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Excellent explore! You've got some great photos of the main auditorium and thought it was pretty good to find all the seating in there like that. I just love old cinemas.
 
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