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Odeon Weston-Super-Mare NWC01_01_1718
Filename: NWC01_01_1718.jpg
Size: 5551 x 3643 (5.2MB)
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 Weston-Super-Mare NWC01_01_1718
Odeon Cinema, Walliscote Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. The illuminated console of the Compton organ in the Odeon Cinema.
The Odeon Cinema opened in May 1935 and was designed by T Cecil Howitt. The auditorium was divided into three screens in 1973, and a fourth screen was opened in 1991. The organ was restored in 1999. It is not clear whether this photograph was taken before or after the auditorium alteration and organ restoration
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Media ID 25316092
© Historic England Archive
Cinema Music Musical Instrument Orange Pink Recreation Theatre Pipe Organ
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the Odeon Cinema in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. The illuminated console of the Compton organ takes center stage, exuding an air of grandeur and elegance. Built in May 1935 and designed by T Cecil Howitt, the Odeon Cinema was a true architectural gem. Its auditorium boasted a remarkable feature - a magnificent pipe organ that added depth and richness to the cinematic experience. Whether this photograph was taken before or after alterations were made to divide the auditorium into three screens remains unknown, as does whether it captures the organ before or after its restoration in 1999. The vibrant colors of pink and orange that adorn this image add an element of vibrancy and excitement to an already enchanting scene. It is as if they mirror the joyous melodies that once filled these hallowed halls. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how cinema has always been more than just moving pictures on a screen; it is an immersive art form that combines music, storytelling, and visual spectacle. This photograph encapsulates not only the beauty of architecture but also celebrates recreation, music, theatre, and the enduring power of musical instruments like pipe organs. Norman Walley's skillful lens has captured both nostalgia for days gone by and reverence for cultural heritage within a single frame.
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