Coronation Picture Palace (London)

• Theatre ID
  2559
• Built / Converted
  1911
• Dates of use
  • 1911 - 1938
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  converted to other use (snooker club on lower floor)
• Address
  High Street North, Manor Park, Newham, London, E12, England

Details

The Coronation opened in 1911, but was extended in 1921. The auditorium lies parallel to High Street North with entrance approached by steps on the right side. Plain, rendered elevation to street with the name CORONATION on upper level at each end. The interior has a barrel-vault ceiling with ornate plasterwork, echoed on the balcony front. It had a fully-equipped stage, get-in and dressing room facilities and operated a cinéariety policy until 1938. In 1932 a Morgan & Smith two manual organ was installed. During the 1960s it became a Mecca Bingo Club until 1985 when it was converted to a snooker club, with a false ceiling extending from under the balcony area, which is now disused.

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• Events
  • 1911 - 1938 Use:
  • 1911 Design/Construction:
    • Sydney Burwood - Architect
  • 1911 Owner/Management: Abraham’s Suburban Super Cinemas
  • 1921 Alteration: extended
    • Clifford A Aish - Architect
  • 1929 Owner/Management: ABC
  • 1969 Owner/Management: Mecca
  • 1985 Owner/Management: Another
• Capacities
  • Original: 1200
  • Later: 1921: 1904
• Listings
  • Grade II