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Electric Palace Cinema

Description and History of Site:-

Site Description and History Under Review

Further Reading and References:-
Alderton, David and Booker, John. 'The Batsford Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of East Anglia'. Batsford, 1980
Strachan, Chris. 'Harwich Electric Palace'. Publisher: Chris Strachan, 1979
Atwell, David. 'Cathedrals of the Movies'. The Architectural Press, 1980
Gray, Richard. 'Cinemas in Britain'. Lund Humphries, 1996
Crosby, Tony. 'A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Essex'. AIA, 2012

https://www.harwich-society.co.uk/maritime-heritage-trail/electric-palace/
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https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2597/

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Key Words :- cinema

Address :- King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex
Grid Ref :- TM 26132 32673
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.946562 , Long 1.288969
Local Authority :- Tendring District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Essex
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1204934,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Contributor :- Robert Mason - 19 October 2022

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