There is very little history available regarding this place. I did this visit with G3-Urbex once I heard there was access. I am very surprised this has not been completely vandalised or that metal thieves have stripped the place down. I claim no credit for the exterior shots as they were found whilst doing some research.
This place has changed hands so many times. It was originally built as a Theatre, then changed to a bar and snooker club around 1997, then became The New Ritz public house around 2006, and then Ritz Olympic Sports bar around 2011 before changing to The New Ritz nightclub in 2013.
Since it was built in 1936, the Ritz has been through many changes of use. Before it was a pub, it used to be a snooker hall. Planning permission to demolish it and put up 30 apartments was refused last year. (Thanks to Artypie for this brief information).
On with the photos.
Exterior Shot in 1997
Exterior Shot in 2006
Exterior Shot in 2011
Interior Shots
Somebody can't spell radiator!
Thanks for looking. More photos can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcaned/sets/72157651225139086/
This place has changed hands so many times. It was originally built as a Theatre, then changed to a bar and snooker club around 1997, then became The New Ritz public house around 2006, and then Ritz Olympic Sports bar around 2011 before changing to The New Ritz nightclub in 2013.
Since it was built in 1936, the Ritz has been through many changes of use. Before it was a pub, it used to be a snooker hall. Planning permission to demolish it and put up 30 apartments was refused last year. (Thanks to Artypie for this brief information).
On with the photos.
Exterior Shot in 1997
Exterior Shot in 2006
Exterior Shot in 2011
Interior Shots
Somebody can't spell radiator!
Thanks for looking. More photos can be found here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcaned/sets/72157651225139086/
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