Odeon Cinema Bradford Yorkshire Architect William Illingworth with Octagonal Towers
The octagonal cinema entrances were originally under the domed towers at each end of the building the two entrances was the sweeping curve of the stalls foyer or crush hall with its polished brass barriers, potted palms, huge settees, mirrors and an ornate marble fireplace midway down its huge length. The panels between the pillars were covered with a rich damask paper with a pattern copied from an original Italian Damask. Circle and balcony patrons also had ornate mirrored and carpeted lounges for queuing. Lifts were provided adjacent to each lobby for speedy access to the top balcony
Size: 3366px × 5050px
Location: Bradford Yorkshire United kingdom UK
Photo credit: © Wild Life Ranger / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: architects, architecture, bradford, cinema, gaumont, heritage, history, illingworth, octagonal, odeon, theatre, towers, victoria, william, yorkshire
