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Cinema

Regal, Camberwell

262-274 Camberwell Road, SE5 ODL

Once one of London's largest suburban cinemas with seating for more than 2,400!

Denmark Hill

Area:South

Borough:Southwark

Regal, Highams ParkQueens, Bayswater
Regal, Camberwell

Regal, Camberwell

Area

South

Open

1940—1973

Borough

Southwark
Cinema opened: 1940
Cinema closed: 1973
Final film: Pat Garrett and Billy the KidWicked, Wicked
Orig. screens: 1
Orig. capacity: 2,470
Usage: Events (The Lighthouse)
Architect: Leslie H. Kemp
Style: Art Deco
Listed: II
AKA: ABC
Circuit: ABC (1940—1973)

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