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Opened on 1st Aug 1930 and closed on 17th October 1971
The features inside are almost as it was when it was used as a cinema. It will be a great shame if this building is demolished and the features destroyed. The cinema has been a landmark of the town for over 70 years and would make a fine amenity for the town if it was put back into use.

All the photos were taken by Justin Coll, October 2005

1. High Street about 1890. Looking down the High Street towards Aldershot Library, the old Police Station is on the left, which was demolished sometime in the late 70s or early 80s. Eventually a multi-storey car park was built on the site. The shop on the corner of Wellington Street on the right was the Luna Milk Bar in the 1950s and 60s..