The Plaza movie house, 51 Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire, England, UK, CW9 5EA
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Tony Smith / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
2RE46XYFile size:
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5472 x 3648 px | 46.3 x 30.9 cm | 18.2 x 12.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
13 July 2023Location:
51 Witton St, Northwich, Cheshire, England, UK, CW9 5EAMore information:
The Plaza cinema opened its doors on December 14, 1929. The architects were William and Segar Owen. They would also go on to design The Regal in the town. The exterior was described as being severe in character. There was a rough cast finish relieved by by a central entrance, leaded light windows, a wrought iron and glass canopy sheltering all doorways and an effective Won Lite electric sign on a high facade over the main entrance. There was a mahogany paybox occupying a central position flanked by two doors leading to the auditorium. Two staircases took patrons to the balcony area. The auditorium was decorated in blue and orange. Fibrous plastering and colouring was carried out by Warrington firm Winstanley and Company. Stage lighting was supplied by Holophane. In the 1960s it became a bingo club until 2011. In the operating box there were two Kalee 8 machines and British Talking Picture (BTP) sound system.