Former cinema, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
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Former cinema, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 12 May 2014
Once a Granada, built in 1934-37 by Cecil Massey. The front is dominated by a giant Corinthian portico in antis. The frieze has an Egyptian flavour, as was the taste. Grade II listed. Now Gala Bingo. It has been a bingo hall since the cinema lights were extinguished in 1973.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.711111
Longitude
-2.750857