Forum cinema, Liverpool, March 2015

[Black]

Built during 1930 & opened on 16th May 1931 as the Forum cinema,
designed by Alfred ernest Shennan (exterior) & William R Glen (interior).
Became the ABC in 1971 & Cannon in 1986,
it was converted to 3 screens in 1982, although there wasnt much evidence of this.
The curved facade is made of portland stone,
the foyer is lined with marble & the auditorium has a proscenium arch seating 1835.
closed on 28th january 1998,
Currently in the process of being converted to an entertainment venue
the building is grade 2 listed.

foyer








auditorium






stage






public conveniences




above




emergency exit




below &
boiler house












thanks

 

[The_Derp_Lane]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing.

 

[Rubex]

This is brilliant. I really need to get out and see some of these bigger sites for myself! Great shots

 

[flyboys90]

Superb Art Deco features but I'm not sure about some of newer paint scheme!Brilliant photos.

 

[smiler]

You made a great job a'that, I enjoyed it, Thanks

 

[krela]

Interesting stuff, thank you!

 

[King Al]

This is great! Cool report Black, those curtains are great

 

[Lone Wanderer]

What a lovely place! Great report and great photos!

 

[DirtyJigsaw]

Nice report, still need to do a cinema myself

 

[Black]

thanks folks

 

[bobbi]

Sweet find. It looks like it was being converted to a theater of some sort.