Memory Palaces

Odeon, Woolwich 1Odeon, Woolwich 1
Palace, Kentish TownOdeon, Leicester Square
Cinema

Odeon, Woolwich

John Wilson Street, Woolwich SE18 6QQ

A spectacular former Odeon designed by the prolific George Coles. The listed building now hosts church services and conferences.

Woolwich Dockyard

Area:South

Borough:Greenwich

Palace, Kentish TownOdeon, Leicester Square
Odeon, Woolwich

Odeon, Woolwich

Area

South

Open

1937—1966

Borough

Greenwich
Cinema opened: 1937
First film: The Gang Show
Cinema closed: 1966
Orig. screens: 1
Orig. capacity: 1,828
Usage: Religious (Christ Faith Tabernacle)
Architect: George ColesGoerge Coles
Style: Art Deco
Listed: II
AKA: Coronet
Circuit: Odeon (1937—1983)Panton Films (1983—1999)

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Former Odeon Cinema Woolwich
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