Theatres · London
Empress Electric Theatre
In or near City of London.
Empress Electric Theatre in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- East India · 0.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Empress Electric Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in England London, United Kingdom. Britain's listed cinemas span Edwardian picture palaces, Art Deco super-cinemas of the 1930s, and the surviving independent neighbourhood houses.
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Official information
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Place summary
Empress Electric Theatre is a historic theatre located in London. It is notable for being one of the early examples of a purpose-built cinema, reflecting the growth of the film industry in the early 20th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5082, -0.0041
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- East India — 0.2 km
- Official site
- jochapmanart.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q42117446 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Empress Electric Theatre?
- Empress Electric Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 2EH), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Empress Electric Theatre?
- Empress Electric Theatre in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Empress Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is East India, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 2EH.
- How do I get to Empress Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is East India, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 2EH.