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Rivoli, Brockley

346-350 Brockley Road, SE4 2BY

A cinema for most of the first half of the 20th century, today the beautifully restored ballroom is used regularly as a film location.

Crofton Park

Area:South

Borough:Lewisham

Savoy Cinema, DalstonRitzy, Brixton
Rivoli, Brockley

Rivoli, Brockley

Area

South

Open

1913—1957

Borough

Lewisham
Cinema opened: 1913
Cinema closed: 1957
Final film: Reach for the SkyThe Nat 'King' Cole Musical Story
Orig. screens: 1
Orig. capacity: 650
Usage: Events (Rivoli Ballroom)
Architect: Henry Attwater
Style: Art Deco
Listed: II
AKA: Picture Palace, Crofton Park Picture Palace, Crofton Park Cinema
Circuit: Independent (1913—1957)

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Rivoli Ballroom, Brockley

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