Key Words :- cinema

Address :- 182 New Cross Road, London, Greater London, SE14
Grid Ref :- TQ 3575 7687
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.474513 , Long -0.046761
Local Authority :- Lewisham London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection

Description and History of Site:-
SELIA (1982): 'The Electric Palace opened in 1909 with seating for 350 and closed in 1925. This building is reputed to have been purpose-built but a 1906 picture shows the same building in use by a horse dealer. It is distinguished by its archway and is now used as a car bodywork treatment centre.'

Further Reading and References:-
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

https://lewishamlostcinemas.wordpress.com/lewishams-lost-cinemas/
https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/31072

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