Theatre Royal Cinema, Ryde
From Wightpedia
There had been a 'Theatre Royal' on the spot in St. Thomas' Square, Ryde, Isle of Wight since the 1700's; it was rebuilt in 1871 and that building was destroyed by fire in 1961.
In 1910 it started showing silent films at the same time as continuing as a live theatre.
Theatre Royal 9 May 1959 Programme
In 1936 the Theatre Royal was one of cinemas operated by the Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd.[1]
The building was destroyed by fire despite the efforts of firemen attending from Newport, East Cowes and Bembridge as well as the local Ryde station on 19th May 1961[2].
After being left as ruins for many years, they were demolished and a branch of the National Provincial Bank (2019 NatWest) was built on the site.
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