Pavilion Cinema, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Date:1928

Description:Alderman Robert Beresford is pictured here during his Mayoral year, standing outside his cinema. He is possibly inspecting the tram lines. Beresford owned two cinemas, opening the Pavilion Cinema in 1922 and the Regal in 1931.

Notice the motorcycle side car on the right hand side being filled up with petrol. This garage was called Pickin's and was on the edge of Red Lion Square.


Timeline

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1280s
Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Trinity Fair Charter, Granted by King Edward I
Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Trinity Fair Charter, Granted by King Edward I

This is Newcastle-under-Lyme’s oldest surviving charter. A charter is a formal ...

1800s
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south
View from Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme looking south

Watercolour by James Hulse of a view looking from Red Lion Square towards the High ...

1840s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A pencil and coloured wash by John Whessell. This drawing captures Red Lion Square ...

1860s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Taken in 1860 this photograph shows the west side of the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

1880s
C.J. Wain, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
C.J. Wain, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The shop pictured on the far left was C.J. Wain's original location before it moved ...

1900s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

View of No 42 on High Street is now the site of Boots Chemist.

1920s
Globe Hotel, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Globe Hotel, Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A coach pictured ready for the off standing outside the Globe Commercial Hotel. ...

1950s
Old Bull's Head Inn, Lad Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Old Bull's Head Inn, Lad Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Photograph of the Old Bull's Head Inn in Lad Lane. The core of the pub is believed ...

1970s
Octocentenary Royal Visit, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Octocentenary Royal Visit, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth is pictured during her visit to Newcastle in May 1973. In ...

1990s
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Red Lion Square, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Painted by Alf Fallows in 1996 this watercolour depicts Red Lion Square in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

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Donor ref:PA96 (22/4453)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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