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The Great Britain Guide

Theatres · London

Original Bioscopic Theatre

In or near City of London.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.5 · 2,530 Google reviews

Original Bioscopic Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

Mare Street and Tower of the Church of St Augustine - geograph.org.uk - 8234385

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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

Original Bioscopic Theatre 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

St Augustine’s Tower is Hackney’s oldest building, dating back to 1275. Visitors can climb 135 steps to enjoy panoramic views of East London and explore a small exhibition on the ground floor.

Place summary

The Original Bioscopic Theatre is a historic theatre located in London. It is known for its role in the early development of cinema and is one of the earliest venues dedicated to film exhibitions. The theatre has played a significant part in the evolution of entertainment in the city.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.5473, -0.0549
District
Hackney
Parish
Hackney, unparished area
Postcode
E8 1JB
Parliamentary constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Nearest railway station
Hackney Central0.1 km
Opening
Last Sunday of every month 2pm–4.30pm; closed December

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Original Bioscopic Theatre?
Original Bioscopic Theatre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E8 1JB), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
What is Original Bioscopic Theatre?
Original Bioscopic Theatre — a cinema heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Original Bioscopic Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode E8 1JB.
How do I get to Original Bioscopic Theatre?
The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E8 1JB.