formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Inspired by Swiss-born architect Le Corbusier, who believed streets fostered disease, a vision of Britain was cooked up that would see historic city centres flattened for flats and ring roads. But the public decided they’d had enough – and took … Continued
A disused cinema which was badly damaged in a fire is to be knocked down.The large blaze broke out at the former Odeon cinema on Dent Road in Hartlepool on 5 October. Hartlepool Borough Council said the Grade II listed … Continued
Workmen have embarked on the remarkable restoration of a Grade II listed cinema 80 years after it almost destroyed during the blitz of WW2. The National Picture Theatre in Hull, East Yorks., was badly damaged during a Luftwaffe air raid … Continued
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened to the public after a fire in the building, but the rest of the landmark remains closed “until further notice”. About 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze as smoke billowed … Continued
Striking photos of disused locations across the globe, from derelict shipyards and military bases to colossal cooling towers and empty hotel resorts. Source: 12 of the world’s most fascinating abandoned buildings
The work will enhance the in-depth commercial and operational assessment being undertaken by independent cinema consultants, Mustard Studios, whose work is being funded by a grant from the Scottish Land Fund. Source: George Cinema – campaigners appoint architects | The … Continued