One of the largest former cinemas in Britain. It had seating for 3,000 and standing room for 1,000, plus a cafe, a ballroom and a stage big enough to accommodate an orchestra. As audiences dwindled in the 1960s, part of the building was turned into a bingo hall. The stage remained for many years and attracted performers such as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and many leading rock groups of the time. It was eventually demolished and a supermarket now occupies the site.
This image is on the Enfield Society's page and is credited to Enfield Local Studies & Archive.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
