The building in Tooting was originally constructed in the 1930s as a luxurious Art Deco cinema. Many consider it the most spectacular cinema in Britain, and an architectural critic praised it in a 1966 guide. The cinema closed in 1973 and reopened in 1976 as a bingo hall. The building is listed and preserved, with an interior described as truly spectacular. A guided tour is scheduled for Saturday 20 June, occurring a week before a heritage blue plaque is installed. Tickets cost £5 and can be booked in advance.
"Originally built as one of the great luxurious Art Deco cinemas of the 1930s, it is still considered by many to be the most spectacular cinema in Britain. In his 1966 guide to London's buildings, the architectural critic Ian Nairn said of it, "miss the Tower of London if you have to, but don't miss this.""
"The cinema closed in 1973, but reopened in 1976 as a bingo hall. Listed and preserved, the interior is truly spectacular. The tour will take place on Saturday 20th June, a week ahead of a heritage blue plaque being installed on the building."
"Tickets cost £5 and can be booked here."
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