formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The Duke of York’s in Preston Road, Brighton, is undergoing six weeks of work to its historic exterior. Now the builders have uncovered the original sculpture work on the outside of the building. Built in 1910, the Duke of York’s … Continued
DEMOLITION work on the old Astoria cinema has started in earnest. The Grade-II listed 80-year-old Art Deco building in Gloucester Place, Brighton, is being torn down to make way for a block of luxury flats. Source: Beginning of the end … Continued
EUROPE’S largest outdoor cinema is back on Brighton Beach for the sixth year running. Source: Europe’s largest outdoor cinema returns to Brighton beach
DEVELOPERS are set to make a £2 million profit in just two years with the expected sale of the dilapidated Astoria cinema. Source: Historic cinema site to change hands again (From The Argus)
STAFF at the country’s oldest continuously running cinema went on strike on Saturday. Source: Angry workers at the oldest cinema strike over wages (From The Argus)
THE historic Astoria cinema could be demolished in the new year after Brighton and Hove City Council dropped objections.The £24 million project looks due to go ahead despite residents’ complaints it will ruin their quality of life. Source: Historic, derelict … Continued