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Walpole Picture Theatre, Ealing BL21704

WALPOLE PICTURE THEATRE, Ealing, London. Cinematograph opening in July 1912. Photograph commissioned by Bovis Ltd of their building by architect Js Beard. Photographed in June 1912 by Bedford Lemere & Co

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Media ID 4518259

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Cinema Leisure Recreation


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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Ealing

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Ealing

> Historic England > Architecture > Cinemas

> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)

> Historic England > Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s > Photos of Edwardian England

> Historic England > Historic Images > Historic Images 1920s to 1940s

> Historic England > The way we were > Leisure > Entertainment


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur and charm of the Walpole Picture Theatre, nestled in the heart of Ealing, London. Stepping back in time to July 1912, when this magnificent cinematograph first opened its doors to eager moviegoers, one can only imagine the excitement that filled the air on that historic day. Commissioned by Bovis Ltd, a renowned construction company led by architect Js Beard, this photograph showcases their remarkable building prowess. Bedford Lemere & Co expertly captured every architectural detail with their lens in June 1912. The result is a stunning visual testament to both craftsmanship and vision. The Walpole Picture Theatre stands as an iconic symbol of recreation and leisure during an era where cinema was rapidly gaining popularity as a form of entertainment. Its elegant facade exudes sophistication while hinting at the magic that awaits within those walls. As we gaze upon this image from Historic England Archive today, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come technologically and culturally since those early days of cinema. It also reminds us of our innate desire for shared experiences and moments of escape from everyday life. Let this photograph transport you back in time to an age where silent films flickered on silver screens and dreams were born amidst laughter and tears.

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