Bijou (Herne Bay)

• Theatre ID
  2468
• Built / Converted
  1912
• Dates of use
  • 1912 - 1926
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  converted to other use (Retail outlet Used as cinema until 1937)
• Address
  75 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, England

Details

Opened in 1911 and was altered in 1912 to reopen as the Bijou Theatre. High concave entrance set in short tower with cupola, with shops either side, the auditorium lying at the rear of the shops. No interior description found. The theatre was used for concert parties and variety, until acquired for use as a cinema in 1926. In 1936, it was purchased by Union, but never reopened. It was used as an auctioneers and later the auditorium was subdivided for retail use at street level, and office use above, which use continues today. Today the entrance is unmistakable, with original glazing intact.

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• Other names
  Cinema de Luxe, Coliseum, Red Lantern
• Events
  • 1912 - 1926 Use:
  • 1911 Design/Construction:
    • probably J Wilson - Architect
  • 1912 Alteration: alterations
    • J Wilson - Architect
  • 1926 Owner/Management: Archilbald Iggulden, proprietor
  • 1936 Owner/Management: Unknown
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed