Theatres · London
Hackney Picture Palace
In or near City of London.
Hackney Picture Palace — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hackney Picture Palace is a cinema heritage located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Hackney Picture Palace, also known as St Augustine’s Tower, is the oldest building in Hackney, dating back to 1275. Visitors can climb 135 steps for panoramic views of East London and explore a small exhibition on the ground floor.
Place summary
Hackney Picture Palace is a theatre located in London. It was originally established as a cinema and has historical significance in the local community. The building's architectural features reflect the early 20th-century design typical of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5472, -0.0549
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E8 1JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Last Sunday of every month 2pm - 4.30pm; closed December
- Official site
- www.staugustinestower.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q42118688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hackney Picture Palace?
- Hackney Picture Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E8 1JB), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is Hackney Picture Palace?
- Hackney Picture Palace — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hackney Picture Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E8 1JB.
- How do I get to Hackney Picture Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E8 1JB.