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The 1921 trade directory has the first mention of a Cinema. This was the Central Hall Cinema, in Peter's square, opened by the proprietoress Mrs. Fred Lee. By 1929 the proprietor was the Central Hall Cinema Co. Ltd. It could seat 450 people in 1933, but the capacity dropped to 350 in 1937. In 1929 the Majestic Cinema was operating in Chapmangate at least up to the outbreak of war. After the war, the Oak House Cinema was opened and in the 1960's became known as the Ritz Cinema. In 1981 the Ritz Cinema opened the Penny Arcadia, but the cinema and Arcadia closed in 1994, only to be reopened in 2000 as the Arts Centre and Cinema, now a highly successful venue in the area for Performing Arts with seating for 200 people.
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The Oak House Cinema |
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Cyril Willoughton projectionist at the Oak House Cinema in the 1950's |
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The Penny Arcadia Museum in the 1980's.
After the Arcadia closed in 1994, the collection was sold to an American Greg McLemore in 2004 who now exhibits the machines in Los Angeles. More about the collection can be seen at www.penny-arcadia.co.uk |
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If You have any further information on Pocklington Cinemas. Please contact me |
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