The Essoldo Bingo and Social Club, formerly the Regal Cinema.
Date (of image) : 1972
Donor : Douglas Ferriday
Part of the "Hartlepool Library Service" collection
Location
Opened on December 15th, 1936 with seating for 1688. Renamed the Essoldo Theatre in 1955, but ceased showing films in the mid 1960s, when it became a Bingo Hall.
The building inside remains largely unspoilt and still has many beautiful art deco features although bingo tables have replaced the stalls.
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