Theatres · Central Scotland
New Bedford Cinema
In or near Glasgow.
New Bedford Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge Street · 0.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
New Bedford Cinema is a cinema or movie theatre in Scotland Central, 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
The Citizens Theatre is a historic venue in Glasgow that has undergone significant redevelopment to enhance visitor experience. It features a Main Theatre and a Studio Theatre, offering a variety of performances and events for audiences of all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
The New Bedford Cinema was a Scottish cinema on Eglinton Street in the Gorbals (Laurieston) area of Glasgow. The building now houses the O2 Academy Glasgow. It is a notable example of Art Deco architecture in the city.
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Background
History
The building was originally erected as the Eglinton Street United Secession Church in 1825. The church closed in 1920 and the building was converted into a cinema in 1921. The original Bedford Cinema was destroyed by a fire in March 1932. The cinema's owner, Bernard Frutin, immediately commissioned a replacement. The New Bedford was designed by Lennox and McMath and was built by Mr A.B. King. The newly built cinema was opened on 26 December (Boxing Day) 1932. Bernard Frutin sold the cinema to George Green in 1936. The New Bedford Cinema screened its final film, a double bill of Dirty Harry and Klute, on 8 July 1973 and reopened on 12 October 1973 as a Mecca bingo hall. It was designated as…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8505, -4.2591
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G5 9NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Phone
- 0141 429 0022
- Established
- 1932
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge Street — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sun: closed
- Official site
- citz.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q11839326 (CC0)
- wikipedia: New Bedford Cinema (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Bedford Cinema?
- New Bedford Cinema is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G5 9NT).
- What is New Bedford Cinema?
- New Bedford Cinema in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Bedford Cinema?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G5 9NT.
- When was New Bedford Cinema built?
- Built or established in 1932.
- Who owns New Bedford Cinema?
- New Bedford Cinema is owned by Academy Music Group.
- How do I get to New Bedford Cinema?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G5 9NT.