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Premier Cinema, 1969
On the corner of Hertford Road and Eastfield Road, at 485 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XH. Built by Mr W. Grenfell, a local builder, the Premier Cinema opened on 17th January 1921 with "Wolves of the Night" starring William Farnum.

By 1932, it was being operated by Ben Jay, who also operated the Corner Cinema, South Tottenham. In 1938, it was taken over by Davies Cinemas Ltd.

The Premier Cinema was closed on 19th April 1961. It was converted into a bingo club, and this was eventually closed in 1985. The building was quickly demolished and housing was built on the site. [i] - [Information from: [url]http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/29472[/url]][/i]. Photograph by Kevin Wheelan. For more details and pictures see [url]http://www.eastend-memories.org.uk/excelsior/excelsior_4.htm[/url]

Keywords: 1960s;cinemas;demolished buildings;bingo halls

Premier Cinema, 1969

On the corner of Hertford Road and Eastfield Road, at 485 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XH. Built by Mr W. Grenfell, a local builder, the Premier Cinema opened on 17th January 1921 with "Wolves of the Night" starring William Farnum.

By 1932, it was being operated by Ben Jay, who also operated the Corner Cinema, South Tottenham. In 1938, it was taken over by Davies Cinemas Ltd.

The Premier Cinema was closed on 19th April 1961. It was converted into a bingo club, and this was eventually closed in 1985. The building was quickly demolished and housing was built on the site. - [Information from: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/29472]. Photograph by Kevin Wheelan. For more details and pictures see http://www.eastend-memories.org.uk/excelsior/excelsior_4.htm

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