Grand Cinema by durleybeachbum
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Description
The Flickr challenge was Q is for Quality so I chose this Edwardian building in my town.
In 1922 when this cinema in Westbourne opened quality was not compromised for speed and cost. This is a Grade 2 listed building and although it is now a Bingo venue at least it still stands!
More about it Here
I used the Topaz filter Oil Paining Classic on this.
Comments (10)
Star4mation
Great shot Andrea :)
wysiwig
Am I the only one who finds it a little ironic that the young lady sits atop a movie house while reading a book? Interesting information. I'm glad the building is preserved. We need all the character we can get.
bmac62
When cinemas were billed as palaces. A golden age...of Q for Quality:)
auntietk
That's quite a sculpture, for something as mundane as a movie house. Of course at the time movies were much more of an event than they are now, but still. What a difference!
anitalee
Excellent
ironsoul
This is why I like to walk around towns/cities, these details are missed when driving or public transport.
jendellas
I appreciate it when they keep these old buildings & its art work.
kgb224
Superb capture Andrea. God bless.
Faemike55
it is too bad that today's architects won't design classic beauty into their buildings - wonderful find, capture and history
Glendaw
Awesome photo and interesting information.