Since film first flickered on London screens in 1896 the capital has been home to thousands of cinemas ranging from grand architectural marvels to neighbourhood fleapits.

With Memory Palaces I am telling the stories associated with dozens of cinemas across London, some still in use, others repurposed or gone completely.

A wealth of information and photographs are available as you click through the pages about each cinema, including links to stories spanning more than 100 years of cinema-going all over London.

You can also explore the history of cinemas and cinema-going with me, in person, on one of the regular guided tours I lead throughout London.