Find out how the Essoldo in Stretford passed through the hands of a string of national companies and name changes between the 1960s and 1990s. Stretfords very own cinema played its part in the evolution of picture palace to bingo hall. Article here.
From Ladbrokes to Rank, another refit and the prize shop moves from the inner foyer to the stage. Mid 80s?
Staff party in the final staff uniforms. Photo in Buffet.
Who needs Muhammad Ali at Stretford Arundale flogging Ovaltine at Tescos when you can have Lynne Perrie at Stretford Top Rank Bingo flogging her autograph!Search the site
- A resource for those wishing to know more about one of Stretfords major architectural masterpieces and potential community focal points. Known as the Longford Cinema, Essoldo Stretford, Lucky 7 or Rank Bingo, it has been out of use for over 18 years. This site endorses local community sentiment & the what is generally understood to be the building owners intent to re instate the building to public use in whatever capacity. SIGN UP BELOW FOR UPDATES TO YOUR EMAIL
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Longford & Essoldo Cinema Facebook Group
