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Odeon Exeter NWC01_01_1396
Filename: NWC01_01_1396.jpg
Size: 5603 x 3630 (4.0MB)
Date: 21st June 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Odeon Exeter NWC01_01_1396
ODEON CINEMA, SIDWELL STREET, EXETER, EXETER, DEVON. Looking up at the facade of the Odeon Cinema, showing the Odeon sign and projecting triangular billboard.
The Odeon Cinema opened in 1937, designed in an Art Deco style by Robert Bullivant of the Harry Weedon Partnership
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Media ID 25316080
© Historic England Archive
Art Deco Cinema Films Leisure Movie Theatre Movies Nostalgia Picture House Recreation Picturehouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the grandeur and elegance of the Odeon Cinema in Exeter, Devon. As we gaze up at its magnificent facade, our eyes are immediately drawn to the iconic Odeon sign that proudly adorns the building. The triangular billboard projecting from above adds a touch of modernity to this otherwise classic Art Deco masterpiece. Stepping into this cinema is like stepping into a bygone era of leisure and recreation. Opened in 1937, it was designed by Robert Bullivant of the esteemed Harry Weedon Partnership. The architectural style exudes sophistication and charm, with its clean lines and geometric shapes characteristic of Art Deco design. The Odeon Cinema has long been a beloved destination for movie enthusiasts in Exeter. It has witnessed countless film screenings over the years, providing an escape into different worlds through the magic of movies. Its picturehouse atmosphere evokes nostalgia for simpler times when going to see a film was an event worth dressing up for. Norman Walley's expertly captured image allows us to appreciate not only the beauty of this historic cinema but also its significance as a cultural landmark in Exeter. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements and changing trends, there will always be something special about experiencing films on the big screen within these hallowed walls.
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