Report - Regal Cinema, Bacup - March 19

[UrbandonedTeam]

A local one on the map for a while after seeing it on a flickr post - we decided to check it out however it wasn't right for a video, so this is just a regular report.

Regal Cinema

It opened on 7th September 1931 as the New Regal Super Cinema with 960 seats split between stalls and balcony. It is constructed of stone with a largely white faience facade the circular shield once spelt out ‘Regal’ but has been changed to bingo. It was designed by local architect Harry Cropper and the auditorium side-walls had painted panels of scenic views decorated by Messrs Goodalls of Manchester. The bingo club closed in the early-2000’s, and the building put up ‘For Sale’ at 45,000 GB Pounds, reflecting the property’s need for upgrading.

Inside, the structure is very stripped out. I made this report very concise only showing what there was of interest internally. Also, I'd note that the building is completely fucked with crumbling floors, huge puddles of water and rusty framework above the balcony. We had never seen anything like it and almost fell through floors on multiple occasions.

Nice details on the stairs

Projector

Rooftop

To finish

Thanks for reading

 

[True_British_Metal]

It's finally opened up! Very well done for getting in, every time I tried it was blocked up.

 

[MrDevla]

I tried here a few times and it was fully sealed up. Doesn’t look like I’ve missed much. Good report and photos though.

 

[Shaun]

Very fucked indeed

 

[Brewtal]

I really like this, well done for getting in. Despite it being rotten as fuck there is something really beautiful about it. Top marks once again, another cracking set of pics!

 

[stranton]

looking bad as the futurist in Liverpool,
thanks for sharing

 

[Bugsuperstar]

Great report. I like places like this.

 

[Goldie87]

Proper rotten, that art deco proscenium arch is lovely though!

 

[Esoteric Eric]

Nice one! Good to see the inside. I've tried this in passing a few times.

 

[Ferox]

Never seen this one before. Looks worth a look. Nice pics. Thanks for sharing

 

[Speed]

Well done. A few people have been in there before but whenever I'm in the area its always too late. Despite being a bit fucked I think it looks like a decent mooch. There ain't many left like it.

 

[mockney reject]

nice that

 

[UrbandonedTeam]

Well done. A few people have been in there before but whenever I'm in the area its always too late. Despite being a bit fucked I think it looks like a decent mooch. There ain't many left like it.

The sun mural above the stage is ace for sure, a recurring feature in a few cinemas from that time.

 

[MrChez68]

A local one on the map for a while after seeing it on a flickr post - we decided to check it out however it wasn't right for a video, so this is just a regular report.

Regal Cinema

It opened on 7th September 1931 as the New Regal Super Cinema with 960 seats split between stalls and balcony. It is constructed of stone with a largely white faience facade the circular shield once spelt out ‘Regal’ but has been changed to bingo. It was designed by local architect Harry Cropper and the auditorium side-walls had painted panels of scenic views decorated by Messrs Goodalls of Manchester. The bingo club closed in the early-2000’s, and the building put up ‘For Sale’ at 45,000 GB Pounds, reflecting the property’s need for upgrading.

Inside, the structure is very stripped out. I made this report very concise only showing what there was of interest internally. Also, I'd note that the building is completely fucked with crumbling floors, huge puddles of water and rusty framework above the balcony. We had never seen anything like it and almost fell through floors on multiple occasions.

Nice details on the stairs

Projector

Rooftop

To finish

Thanks for reading

Great shots there - my town. Sad to see