Odeon Cinema, Colchester - Sept 2011

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Lost Explorer

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Recently went here with DHL and DubbedNavigator. Was a good day, place is full of pigeon s**t though! Ill be honest I got a bit lazy and started flashing stuff....

Opened in February 1931; originally with an atmospheric interior and seating 1,446. The designs by architect Cecil Masey also featured a cafe, a Wurlitzer organ and full stage facilities. Renamed Odeon in 1961. Tripled in 1974, with Screen 1 the original circle, and screens 2 and 3 in the original stalls area.

The old dressing rooms were used as a base for Hospital Radio Colchester from 1975 to 1990.

Three additional screens were later added, bringing the total to six.

The cinema closed on Sunday, October 13, 2002 when Odeon relocated to a new purpose built 8-screen multiplex nearby in Head Street.

The old building is currently derelict, although plans have been submitted to turn it into a nightclub.


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An image showing a picture of the facade in 2000.
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Enjoy! Rest of the images are here
 
well done mate:), these places are sadly being lost to the communities they served :(
 
Ooh, not seen this before, fantastic find. That is absolutely filthy tho! :mrgreen:
 
I find it very sad that there are now so many of these fine old cinemas being lost for ever only to be replaced by souless multiplexes. On saying that however,there is something very special about abandoned cinema sites that you do not seem to get with other sites.I think its the feeling of the last remnants of a time that we no longer have anymore.
 
Can't believe the state of the place, have been there loads first to see "grease" about 77-78 & last time would of been about 91-92 to see "lawnmower man", I've such good taste in films :lol:
 
Great photos. I was looking at this place today and it really is so sad to see it falling apart like this. I have so many fond memories of this cinema. I'd give anything to go inside and just have a look around for old-times' sake. Any idea how I could make this happen? Maybe there's a chance of organising a group tour for people who are interested? Something like that.

I miss this cinema so much, these new multi-plexes just don't compare. If I had the money I'd like to buy it, do it up and re-open it! I just hope it never gets turned into a nightclub (like they were in talks about). It's worth so much more than that.
 

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