Carlton Cinema, Islington, Art Deco movie theater in Islington, England.
The Carlton Cinema features an Egyptian style facade decorated with multicolored Hathernware tiles and transitions into Empire style interiors with French Renaissance elements.
Opening on September 1, 1930, with Harold Lloyd's film 'Welcome Danger', this entertainment venue served as a cine-variety theater for the Clavering and Rose circuit.
The theater incorporated a Compton 3Manual/6Rank organ and full stage facilities, making it a central entertainment destination for film screenings and live performances.
The structure, located at 161-169 Essex Road, transformed from a 2,226-seat cinema to a bingo hall, and now functions as a church venue named Gracepoint.
The building's Egyptian-influenced design stems from the 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, reflecting the period's architectural trends in British cinema construction.
Location: London Borough of Islington
Address: 161-169, Essex Road, Islington, London, England
GPS coordinates: 51.54040,-0.09720
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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