The Don Picture Palace, West Bar, used as a furniture showroom

Detail of door handle at The Electra Palace, Fitzalan Square, which opened 11th February 1911. Closed on 28 July 1945 and reopened as Capital and Provincial News Theatre in September. Became Classic Cinema on 15 January 1962. Closed 24th November 198

Carlton Cinema, Eastern Avenue

Classic cinema after fire, revealing the original facade of The Electra Palace which opened 11th February 1911. Closed on 28 July 1945 and reopened as News Theatre in September. Became Classic Cinema on 15 January 1962. Closed 24th November 1982

Exterior detail of Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, formerly The Regent. Designed by W.E. Trent. Opened 26th December, 1927. Became the Gaumont in 1946 and was twinned by Rank in 1969 and tripled in 1979. Closed 7th November 1985

Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, formerly The Regent. Designed by W.E. Trent. Opened 26th December, 1927. Became the Gaumont in 1946 and was twinned by Rank in 1969 and tripled in 1979. Closed 7th November 1985. Town Hall Chambers, on left

Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, prior to closing. Formerly The Regent. Designed by W.E. Trent. Opened 26th December, 1927. Became the Gaumont in 1946 and was twinned by Rank in 1969 and tripled in 1979. Closed 7th November 1985

Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, prior to closing. Formerly The Regent. Designed by W.E. Trent. Opened 26th December, 1927. Became the Gaumont in 1946 and was twinned by Rank in 1969 and tripled in 1979. Closed 7th November 1985

Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, prior to closing. Formerly The Regent. Designed by W.E. Trent. Opened 26th December, 1927. Became the Gaumont in 1946 and was twinned by Rank in 1969 and tripled in 1979. Closed 7th November 1985. Town Hall Chambers, on

Gaumont Cinema, (formerly The Regent), Barker's Pool, from City Hall Gardens, also known as Balm Green Gardens.