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Crosby Road Plaza NWC01_01_2426
Plaza Community Cinema, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, Sefton, Merseyside. The main elevation of the Plaza Community Cinema from the east.
The Plaza Cinema opened on 2nd September 1939 and was closed the same day, as public buildings were ordered to close following the outbreak of the Second World War. The order was lifted after several weeks. The cinema was renamed the Odeon Cinema, the Classic Cinema, the Cannon Cinema, and the Apollo Cinema after several takeovers. It was closed as the Apollo Cinema in 1996. A community campaign saw the cinema reopened as the Plaza Community Cinema in 1997. It became a registered charity. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 24857522
Filename: NWC01_01_2426.jpg
Size: 5591 x 3643 (3.5MB)
Date: 29th April 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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This print captures the iconic Crosby Road Plaza, standing proudly at the northwest corner of Waterloo in Sefton, Merseyside. The image showcases the main elevation of the Plaza Community Cinema from its eastern side, highlighting its grandeur and art deco design. The history of this cinema is as fascinating as it is enduring. Opening its doors on September 2nd, 1939, fate had a different plan for this establishment as it was forced to close on the same day due to the outbreak of World War II. However, after several weeks, public buildings were permitted to reopen and thus began a journey filled with various name changes and takeovers. Known successively as the Odeon Cinema, Classic Cinema, Cannon Cinema, and Apollo Cinema under different ownerships throughout the years; this beloved community landmark finally closed its doors in 1996. But thanks to an inspiring community campaign that rallied behind preserving their cherished cinematic gem, it reopened in 1997 under a new identity - The Plaza Community Cinema. Today, registered as a charity organization rather than a commercial enterprise; this picture palace continues to serve as more than just a venue for movies or films. It stands tall as a symbol of unity within Sefton's cultural landscape while honoring its rich heritage dating back over eight decades. Norman Walley's skillful lens has immortalized this architectural marvel for generations to come.
