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A History of Two of Aldershot's Cinemas

All about the Empire (Odeon) and Ritz (ABC) cinemas in Aldershot.

Aldershot's Cinemas : Aldershot's Cinemas

Cinemas in Aldershot - 1 : Gala Bingo / ABC King's Centre
The Ritz / ABC
Located in the High Street opposite Woolworths, the cinema opened on the 13th May 1937 with seating for 1,700. It closed in the late 1980s and was later used as multiple screen cinema and bingo hall.

Cinemas in Aldershot - 2 : Cinema in forefront
The Empire / Odeon
Located in the High Street, opposite Marks & Spencer and opened on 1st August 1930, the cinema seated over 1,700 but closed in 1981. The building was later used by The Kings Church.


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