Quote Originally Posted by Ross08 View Post
It's a bit of a long-shot this one, but has anybody got any information on the building that is now the Mecca Bingo in Chester city centre.
It's probably been a cinema or theatre, I would think - and I'd say it's older than most (i.e pre-thirties)....
I'd be grateful if anybody could shed some light.
Hi there. Sorry this is a bit late- only just seen your request...



Anyway, that was the Gaumont Palace, Chester's first 'super cinema' which opened in 1931.

You can read a little about it, and see some pictures, on my website here-

http://www.chesterwalls.info/gallery/cinema3.html

If anyone out there's got pics and info about anything Chester I'd love to hear from them!