Key Words :- cinema

Address :- 325-327 New Cross Road, London, Greater London, SE14 6JP
Grid Ref :- TQ 3645 7703
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.475783 , Long -0.036627
Local Authority :- Lewisham London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-
SELIA (1982): 'The New Cross Super Kinema, designed by James Watt, was opened in 1925. The Kinema had a spectacular illuminated rising organ, a 20-piece orchestra, ballroom and tea rooms. This former cinema stands on the corner of Clifton Rise and a supermarket now occupies the ground floor.'

Further Reading and References:-
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/18274
http://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/NewCross.htm

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