The scaffolding is down on one half of the frontage but the other half remains untouched, so the building has a split personality right now – one side new and smooth, the other side peeling and bumpy! Unusually, the original tiles on the frontage have been plastered over. Wonder what the hooks are for?
May 2010
I’m really pleased to be able to post pictures like this taken in Stretford today! Some restoration
is going on to the big design feature of the Longford Essoldo cinema building. Can’t wait to see the whole frontage finished and re painted along with the newly sealed side walls and repaired canopy. Top marks Mr Building Owner.
Well you’ve found the website with a long awaited updated. It’s much easier to use and manage and you can comment on anything you see.
I’m also pleased to say that some serious repairs have been happening to the buildings exterior over the last few weeks. Here are some pictures.
The front canopy, woodwork replaced
The other side of the front building, now repaired.
The side exterior where the worst damp issue appeared to be, now fixed.
After the main frontage was removed in the 70s in preperation for the Chester Road widening. Houses and businesses along this route were subject to compulsory purchase orders with only the Essoldo and church surving whilst having to surrender the land around the front. There is also a section of business premises yet to be built on the corner. The building looks a little lost!
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Posted in Customer & employee memories, History, Images
Check out the history section for updates, inclding a new video taken in the 1980s which you can also see by clicking here.
