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Cinema leases

Catalogue reference: DDX 1356

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This record is about the Cinema leases dating from 1916-1935.

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Reference
DDX 1356
Title
Cinema leases
Date
1916-1935
Description

This collection contains leases and agreements relating to cinema rentals

Held by
Lancashire Archives
Language
English
Physical description
9 Files
Immediate source of acquisition

Deposited by T. Hoyle Esq. per The North West Film Archive, 5 March 1981

Custodial history

Acc. 4560

Administrative / biographical background

The Depositor's family have been involved in the Regional cinema industry for three generations. This association started in the 1920's with his grandfather, Mr. James Lambert, who purchased the Palace Cinema and the Empire Cinema in Haslingden in 1920. The Palace shut in 1955, The Empire in 1966.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/5cfb8246-22dc-4419-9a10-c17bb502cdcc/

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