Comments for Longford and Essoldo Cinema Stretford

Comment on Old and new by Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:02:36 +0000

I’ve known many a theatre where marble flooring was all the rage when built but was really a statement in style over practicality so soon got carpeted over! Stockport Plaza uncovered some on the stairways in the recent renovation which is now reinstated. The carpet under the entrance of the Palace in Manchester also contains hidden secrets!

Comment on Old and new by John Ryan

John Ryan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:40:29 +0000

When I filmed my video back in December 1995, I’m afraid I didn’t notice any marble flooring anywhere. What a shame that we are all kept waiting and longing for something positive to occur, just so that we can all witness and appreciate the interior once more?

Comment on Old and new by Chris ingram

Chris ingram — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:30:16 +0000

Nice to see a glimpse of this beautiful building however small. I know terrazzo floors were put in many cinemas during the 30s particularly the foyers where they weren’t covered over with carpet although I can’t say this was featured at the Essoldo. Keep up the good work,hope to see the interior as soon as you can get permission to view, The important thing is the old place is still standing and long may it be so into the future.

Comment on Old and new by linda

linda — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:38:16 +0000

as far as i can remember the foyers were carpeted

Comment on Blue is the new … blue by Web

Web — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:46:44 +0000

It would make a great wedding venue if all the facilities were in place. It looks very quiet at present so I doubt it. I think the Palace Theatre in Manchester have a wedding licence and they’ve just had a big refurb.

Comment on Blue is the new … blue by Claire O'Brien

Claire O'Brien — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:17:02 +0000

Any news on the restoration of the cinema? I am looking for interesting places to get married and this would be a great venue!

Claire

Comment on From Silver Screen to Silver Wheels? by Gill

Gill — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:43:21 +0000

Is the roller rink open yet?

Reply: fraid looks like santas elves won’t be skating in Stretford this year.

Comment on What films did you see at the Longford Essoldo Stretford? by Laura Greenwood

Laura Greenwood — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:46:04 +0000

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Comment on What films did you see at the Longford Essoldo Stretford? by Chris ingram

Chris ingram — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:16:59 +0000

George,it was Carry on Constable! Producer Hugh Stewart passed away earlier this year and after retiring from the film business he taught English
at a local College.

What a legacy Norman left us,we’ll never see the likes of him again. God Bless you Norman we all loved you.

Comment on What films did you see at the Longford Essoldo Stretford? by George Snow

George Snow — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:04:29 +0000

The Robe, Moby Dick,.Sparticus, Carry on Policeman (or was it Carry on Copper ?) I’m All Right Jack,