London: Gate Cinema

Country: England, United Kingdom
City: London
Borough: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Location: Notting Hill, 87 Notting Hill Gate / Farmer Street

Cinema, built 1911 by William Hancock within a 1861 restaurant/hotel building. Opened Apr 1911 as "Electric Palace". Ca. 1934 renamed "Embassy News and Interest Theatre". Ca. 1944 renamed "Embassy Cinema". Exterior damaged by bombs in World War II. Foyer rebuilt the 1950s. 1957 renamed "Classic Cinema". Ca. 1974 renamed "Gate Cinema". Used as an art house cinema.

Links: www.picturehouses.com, CinemaTreasures, Wikipedia

London: Gate Cinema Picture: left: Gate Cinema, right: Coronet Theatre
Front Text: sign: "Gate Cinema", marquee: advertising the 1999 film "Notting Hill" and the 1998 film "The Idiots"
Reverse Text: "Cinemas in Notting Hill, London, showing the film 'Notting Hill'"
Publisher: Skyline Cards, London; NP 35
Size: Modern
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London: Gate Cinema Front Text: "Gate Cinema"", "notting hills exclusive arts cinema"
Reverse Text: "Often quoted as 'one of Lodon's favourite cinemas', The Gate in Notting Hill has just undergone a luxurious make over to transform it into a state-of-the-art filmvenue while retaining the charm and friendliness of this much-loved cinema. [...]".
Publisher: Picturehouses; Boomerang
Type: Advertisement Card
Size: Modern
Not sent.

London: Gate Cinema Front Text: "The End", "Whatever you miss, make sure it's not the minimum wage of £3.20 for 18-21 yr olds."
Publisher: Boomerang
Type: Advertisement Card
Size: Modern
Not sent.

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