Such a amazing old cinema. The 1920s had such good architecture in those cinemas and other buildings and the laids fashion of the time xxx Great video I loved it nicola xxxxxxx
Absolutely stellar video! A true gem that is irreplaceable. I do want to point to the fact that your title is misleading, as this is not the oldest operating Cinema in the World, however that’s a fairly minuscule point overall. Great video again, would love to see even more historical structure highlights!
Thanks for the tip for the title. Which one is the oldest operating one? There seems to be a bit of confusion around it, but I’ll change the title when I have a spare moment. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Do you have a connection with Clevedon, or interested in the history of cinema? Always good to know why people stop by as I am a TH-cam newbie and am enjoying learning how to make short films ☺️ It’d be great to hear your thoughts on some others. You might be interested in my Bristol’s Air Raid Shelter video if you like history, or I have plenty around the southwest and am planning to make one about Clevedon next year.
@@NicolaExplores It's one of those ones which is difficult to summarise into a video title. It's 'one of the oldest continuously operating purpose-built cinemas in the world' - possibly the second still in operation in the UK. The oldest one in the UK, I believe, is the Duke of York's Picture House in Brighton, which opened in 1910. Until last year, the oldest one was The Electric in Birmingham, which opened in 1909, but the council expired the lease in 2024 and forced it closed for redevelopment, it's future currently uncertain. Theatr Colwyn in Colwyn Bay is a mixed use theatre/cinema, so doesn't count, the Electric Portobello in London, has been repeatedly closed for brief times, and the Phoenix in East Finchley opened the month after the Curzon. The oldest continuously running cinema I think is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, USA, which has been showing films since 1897, but it is a converted theatre, so is not the oldest purpose-built one. Supposedly, the oldest purpose-built cinema is the Eden Theâtre, in La Ciotat near Marseille in France, which showed it first film in 1895, but then didn't show another until 1899, and had some periods of closure, so lost out on the title. Kino Pionier 1907 in Poland used to have the title at one point, but the Eden gained the title in 2021 after new documents were found and more explicit rules were set. Hope that helps!
Aww, that’s so lovely to hear. I am glad you were moved by my video. It is such a wonderful place and the work they are doing to bring it back to life is incredible. Whereabouts did you work?
Hi. I worked in Banbury Oxfordshire as my main cinema but hardly ever took time off as on my days off, I would travel to Oxford cinemas. Obsessed is not the word for me. I miss it so much, no other work like it. So many memories to share.
@@felixscamp that’s great to have such a strong passion for what you did to earn a living. I bet. If you ever come to the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.
used to go there to watch films in the late 1960s and early 70s; used to sit in the balcany. The Organ playing was a big part of the experience as was the dark brown 'fire curtain' that covred the screen before the film started . Obvioulsly with had 'God save the Queen' played after the film.
@@composedlight6850 oh that’s a really interesting insight - I didn’t know they played God Save the Queen after each film. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas!
Actually, the Curzon only got its organ for their 100th anniversary in 2012 - previously, all the musical accompaniments were done on piano back in the early days of the cinema, but they were offered it from a dance hall that was removing it and they thought it would be a lovely addition for such a historic cinema. However, the Odeon in Weston-Super-Mare (which a lot of people went to in addition to the Curzon) has an organ since it was first built, which also raises from the orchestra pit! I only found this out after someone from the local Civic society insisted that they went to the Curzon in the 50s, and they had an organ that rose up. Did some research, and it turns out not only did they lack an organ back then, it raising up was impossible as the Curzon lacks an orchestra pit for it to be in, and the stage doesn't have a hole in it!
A lovely cinema well worth visiting. The video says it all.
Thank you ☺️ We will definitely go back.
Such a amazing old cinema.
The 1920s had such good architecture in those cinemas and other buildings and the laids fashion of the time xxx
Great video I loved it nicola xxxxxxx
@@SallyBarnes274 thanks Sally 😊 It’s such a lovely building x
Absolutely stellar video! A true gem that is irreplaceable. I do want to point to the fact that your title is misleading, as this is not the oldest operating Cinema in the World, however that’s a fairly minuscule point overall. Great video again, would love to see even more historical structure highlights!
Thanks for the tip for the title. Which one is the oldest operating one? There seems to be a bit of confusion around it, but I’ll change the title when I have a spare moment. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Do you have a connection with Clevedon, or interested in the history of cinema? Always good to know why people stop by as I am a TH-cam newbie and am enjoying learning how to make short films ☺️ It’d be great to hear your thoughts on some others. You might be interested in my Bristol’s Air Raid Shelter video if you like history, or I have plenty around the southwest and am planning to make one about Clevedon next year.
@@NicolaExplores It's one of those ones which is difficult to summarise into a video title. It's 'one of the oldest continuously operating purpose-built cinemas in the world' - possibly the second still in operation in the UK.
The oldest one in the UK, I believe, is the Duke of York's Picture House in Brighton, which opened in 1910.
Until last year, the oldest one was The Electric in Birmingham, which opened in 1909, but the council expired the lease in 2024 and forced it closed for redevelopment, it's future currently uncertain.
Theatr Colwyn in Colwyn Bay is a mixed use theatre/cinema, so doesn't count, the Electric Portobello in London, has been repeatedly closed for brief times, and the Phoenix in East Finchley opened the month after the Curzon.
The oldest continuously running cinema I think is the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, USA, which has been showing films since 1897, but it is a converted theatre, so is not the oldest purpose-built one.
Supposedly, the oldest purpose-built cinema is the Eden Theâtre, in La Ciotat near Marseille in France, which showed it first film in 1895, but then didn't show another until 1899, and had some periods of closure, so lost out on the title. Kino Pionier 1907 in Poland used to have the title at one point, but the Eden gained the title in 2021 after new documents were found and more explicit rules were set.
Hope that helps!
Old projectionist here, I would love to see this, just the old projection equipment makes a lump in the throat. Terrific
Aww, that’s so lovely to hear. I am glad you were moved by my video. It is such a wonderful place and the work they are doing to bring it back to life is incredible. Whereabouts did you work?
Hi. I worked in Banbury Oxfordshire as my main cinema but hardly ever took time off as on my days off, I would travel to Oxford cinemas. Obsessed is not the word for me. I miss it so much, no other work like it. So many memories to share.
@@felixscamp that’s great to have such a strong passion for what you did to earn a living. I bet. If you ever come to the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.
YOU'LL LOVE THE COLLECTION, VERY WELL DISPLAYED AND DESCRIBED.
It was a lovely experience with family
Definitely 🥰 What a grand day out.
One of my favourite places. My first visit was in 1969 as a child to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Wow you must have seen some changes. I’m so glad they are restoring it now.
Great Stuff Nicola! i watched my first ever film here, infact it was my first ever experience of a cinema. It Was ET. 😁👌👍👍
@@Somersetmanwalking oh wow, what a great first film to watch and in such a great place! The false ceiling must have been in place back then ☺️
@NicolaExplores possibly, wasn't very old and was probably more interested in the popcorn 😀😀😀
@@Somersetmanwalking hehe :)
used to go there to watch films in the late 1960s and early 70s; used to sit in the balcany. The Organ playing was a big part of the experience as was the dark brown 'fire curtain' that covred the screen before the film started . Obvioulsly with had 'God save the Queen' played after the film.
@@composedlight6850 oh that’s a really interesting insight - I didn’t know they played God Save the Queen after each film. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas!
Actually, the Curzon only got its organ for their 100th anniversary in 2012 - previously, all the musical accompaniments were done on piano back in the early days of the cinema, but they were offered it from a dance hall that was removing it and they thought it would be a lovely addition for such a historic cinema.
However, the Odeon in Weston-Super-Mare (which a lot of people went to in addition to the Curzon) has an organ since it was first built, which also raises from the orchestra pit! I only found this out after someone from the local Civic society insisted that they went to the Curzon in the 50s, and they had an organ that rose up. Did some research, and it turns out not only did they lack an organ back then, it raising up was impossible as the Curzon lacks an orchestra pit for it to be in, and the stage doesn't have a hole in it!
@ oh wow that is so interesting. Visiting the Plaza in Weston-super-Mare is definitely on our bucket list.
Where my great auntie Blanche used to sing during the interval.
@@TalesFromTheBlahSide oh wow 🤩 I bet she had some wonderful stories about that. I am so glad it was saved 😄