La Charrette the smallest cinema in Wales
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La Charrette the smallest cinema in Wales
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 8 Sep 2008
The 23-seat venue, built from a disused railway carriage, was sited in a back garden in Gorseinon, near Swansea, and began showing films in 1953. The cinema was originally constructed and run by the late Gwyn Phillips (who died in 1996). Safety concerns, following wear and tear to its wood-and-steel structure, caused 'La Charrette' to close. The cinema was dismantled and was rebuilt at the Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, where it reopened.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.583721
Longitude
-4.101447