Theatres · East of England
Gem Electric Theatre
In or near Southend-on-Sea.
Gem Electric Theatre in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Southend East · 0.8 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gem Electric Theatre is a cinema or movie theatre in England South East, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Benfleet and Southend Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gem Electric Theatre is a historic theatre located in South-East England. It is notable for its early adoption of electric lighting, reflecting the technological advancements of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5317, 0.7317
- District
- Southend-on-Sea
- Parish
- Southend-on-Sea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SS1 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Southend East — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q39668043 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gem Electric Theatre?
- Gem Electric Theatre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS1 2AE), in the parish of Southend-on-Sea, unparished area.
- What is Gem Electric Theatre?
- Gem Electric Theatre in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gem Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS1 2AE.
- Is Gem Electric Theatre a protected site?
- Yes — Gem Electric Theatre is part of the Benfleet and Southend Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Benfleet and Southend Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Gem Electric Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Southend East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS1 2AE.