Building    From 8/3/1934  To 1986

The Regal Edmonton

Categories: Cinema

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

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