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Memories are made of this… Project overview
The aim of the Going to the Pictures Project has been to help preserve a part of our local cinema heritage by collecting and recording memories from people who used and worked in the local picture houses from the 1930′s to the 1960′s.
Cinema Heritage Interactive Map
Explore this map of 21 local cinemas within a 3 mile radius of the Plaza, from 1930 to 1960.
The Winter Gardens Theatre / Apollo Theatre – Pembroke Road Bootle
Another early cinema was on Pembroke Road in Bootle it was called The Winter Gardens Theatre and also Apollo Theatre. The building which stood was built in the 1890’s and was originally known as Beaconsfield […]
The interior decoration of the old Palladium cinema
This image shows the interior of the old Palladium Cinema in Seaforth. The ornate decorative features have lasted for almost a century within this building which has had many uses including the cinema, a warehouse […]
Photoplay Film Magazine
Photoplay film magazine not only had articles about new film releases it also had articles about the film stars themselves and their private lives.
Souvenir Brochures from Cinemas (1)
Souvenir Film Brochures were widely sold at cinemas during the initial release of what at the time were described as film “Epics” they helped promote the film and usually contained details of the cast, how the film was made and also assorted stills from the film.
Holiday to Seaforth and the Scarlet Pimpernel
Eric’s childhood holiday to Seaforth and memories of the Stella
Cinema audiences
Cinemas accommodated for different audiences by holding film programs which catered and entertained many tastes.
The Electric Picture Palace
The Electric Picture Palace – this image is a coloured postcard showing the old picture house and how Bridge road looked c.1911
