Station Street, Birmingham, February 29th 2024 - The Electric which is Britain's oldest cinema, opposite New Street station in Birmingham, England is open for one last night tonight (29 February) as staff confirm closure after 115 years of showing films. It opened in Station Street in 1909, with its first silent film on 27 December of that year. It was the first cinema in Birmingham, and is the oldest working cinema in the country. Staff said the closure was because they were unable to agree a new lease and the building was to 'close for good' and could even be buldozed within 18 months to be
Station Street, Birmingham, February 29th 2024 - The Electric which is Britain's oldest cinema, opposite New Street station in Birmingham, England is open for one last night tonight (29 February) as staff confirm closure after 115 years of showing films. It opened in Station Street in 1909, with its first silent film on 27 December of that year. It was the first cinema in Birmingham, and is the oldest working cinema in the country. Staff said the closure was because they were unable to agree a new lease and the building was to 'close for good' and could even be buldozed within 18 months to be converted into flats. Pic taken 29/02/2024
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