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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 Advance of Television
The increased popularity in televisions in the home helped bring about the demise of regular cinema going.
To be continued…The Serial at the cinema
Cinemas would show episodes of a serial each week which would be left on a cliff hanger, this was a way of having regular cinema patrons return each week
The Documentary Film – The Story of the Project
Local film maker Tim Brunsden has followed the Going to the Pictures project development and has created a documentary which tells the story of the project.
The influence of cinema on society and the role of newsreels
The role that cinema has played in modern society cannot be underestimated. Films have helped to form fashions, fads and opinions, offered views and educated and entertained the masses, whilst providing a place to escape the reality of life.
Cinema and Society – Overview and news shown at the Cinema through Newsreels
The impact that cinema has had on society had been quite remarkable. Film is an art form that entertains, informs and provides a view of the world. Before the days of instant news and film on demand the cinema was a place for entertainment, news and information.
Flyer for ‘Nine Hours to Rama,’ 1962
This is a scanned copy of a flyer that was handed out in cinemas to advertising forthcoming films.
Crosby Cinema / Crosby Picture House – Liverpool Road, Crosby
Crosby Cinema or Crosby Picture House was opened 100 years ago as Crosby’s only cinema.
