The regent cinema is currently closed due to the covid19 pandemic. Regent cinema marple regent cinema is a small neighbourhood picturehouse located in north marple, stockport that shows mainly new blockbusters but also houses live theatre screenings. It was converted into a cinema to the designs of architect r. Originally opened in 1848, the regent street cinema is a repertory cinema located at 309 regent street, london and situated in the university of westminster. It proved to be a popular cinema for decades before it was used for bingo during the week in 1969. Marple and newtown townships by mike mathis arcadia. Its in keeping with the vogue for complex, unapologetic heroines but the comedy. It remains open as one of the few independent cinemas in the uk. However, on the 29th july 2016, the regent cinema reopened as an independent cinema, showing classic films across all ages.
Regent cinema marple film showtimes and tickets marple uk sk6. The demolition of marple hall in the late 1950s was a tragic loss to marple s heritage. Regent cinema, marple, marple, stockport, united kingdom. Marples first regular film shows were held at the shepley hall, now the conservative club, on church lane. Cinemas marple, stockport marple cinemas films marple. Have tried other cinema but wont go anywhere else but the regent cinema now, we always book the circle, good view and plenty of leg room, we never had any trouble booking, marple is lucky to have this cinema. Apr 08, 2020 the jolly sailor was built in 1835 and had a very successful and busy role in village life.
Regent cinema, marple stockport rd, sk6 6bj marple, stockport, united kingdom rated 4. Marples first post office was in the pub and it was a regular stop for mail coaches. Birthplace of british cinema reopens 120 years after. A trolley line established early in the century provided transportation for commuters, but it was not until the 1950s that marple and newtown were transformed from sleepy outposts to sprawling suburbs.
The building was previously the flannel exchange and was an integral part of the local flannel industry. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple, stockport the list. Today, a cosy, singlescreen cinema in greater manchester phillipa day. Marple and newtown townships captures the growth of the two communities from the early 20th century through the 1990s. Marple, or merpel as it was written when the name first appeared on the pages of history, was omitted from the domesday survey made by william i in 1086 probably being a waste land inside the boundary of macclesfield forest.
Today the regent is an asset highly valued by the marple community. Regents bachelor of arts in cinematelevision degree will help prepare you to enter the entertainment industry so you can share your artistry and life. Comments about regent cinema in marple, gb cinema treasures. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. A cinematograph licence was granted to james rolmaz in july 1911, and the hall was later run by henry lawrence. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple, stockport. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple sk6 6bj 0161 427 5951 2 movies playing at this theater today, november 16. Stockport rd, marple, stockport sk6 6bj, united kingdom. Media in category regent cinema, marple the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Regent cinema marple is a small, independent cinema that offers a glimpse of what a trip to the cinema was like before multiscreen cinema complexes came along. It makes you feel that jane marple is a real person, living in a real village in england. An artists impression of the exterior of the cinema in regent street pa in its heyday, princess margaret would regularly attend incognito. The life and times of miss jane marple is a great little book.
Media in category marple the following 72 files are in this category, out of 72 total. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple sk6 6bj 0161 427 5951 0 movie playing at this theater today, march 25. Echoing its history, the cinema will continue to be a catalyst for innovative education and research, and a showcase for the universitys internationally acclaimed work in. If you cant find the film you want at one of the cinema listed, you can use the search option, above, to find films showing at cinemas in cities, towns or villages near marple. While wildfires threaten the region, their quiet life is about to be shaken by the arrival of two women a luminous octogenarian. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Photos of regent cinema in marple, gb cinema treasures.
That so little remains in marple today to remind us of this historic place is deeply disappointing. Sampson and the regent cinema opened on 22nd august 1931 with renate muller in sunshine suzie, and a total seating capacity of 545. The first reference to marple in written history was to merpel, believed to be derived from the. These were built in 1878 as a coffee tavern and mission hall for the people of marple by thomas carver, one of the owners of hollins mill.
Regent cinema marple listings cinemas schedules and. Regent cinema marple 2020 all you need to know before. Over the past weeks amid the increasing difficulties surrounding the covid19 outbreak, our priority has been to ensure we could still deliver a quality big screen experience and a safe environment to our customers and the wider community. The regent has excellent projection and sound facilities and general standards matching the best in the area. Check out movie ticket rates and show timings at fun cinemas. Marple is one of very few small towns to still have its own cinema. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected.
The cinema is known for having shown the first screening of moving footage in the united kingdom. Regent cinema marple latest films showtimes blockbusters. Bring items to the attention of the marple community. A luxury, boutique cinema showing a mix of commercial, classic and cultural films and events. The regent cinema originally named the union rooms was built in. Regent cinema marple marple latest films showtimes. Regent cinema, marple since 1932 marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge. The building itself started life as the union rooms, a meeting room and coffee tavern. An opportunity to have a natter about the story so far and devour. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The latest discussion about regent cinema by users on cinema treasures. Cinemas marple, stockport welcome to the directory of marple cinemas. Three elderly hermits live deep in the woods, cut off from the rest of the world.
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An introduction to the regent street cinema, our incredible history as the u. Put regent cinema marple into our stockport trip itinerary site to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in stockport. Always my first choice, a good old fashioned traditional cinema, ice cream breaks including. The home of repertory cinema in london, featuring doublebills, premieres, arthouse and international films, as well as the classics. The regent cinema is housed within the regent centre in the towncentre of newtown. Originally built as the union rooms in marple, a small town close to stockport, cheshire now part of greater manchester. Regent cinema marple in marple vouchers, discounts and deals. Since 1932 marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge. View the latest regent cinema marple movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia. Small neighbourhood picturehouse showing mainly new blockbusters plus some live theatre screenings. Book tickets online for latest movies near you in patna on bookmyshow. Regent cinema marple film showtimes and tickets marple. And the birds rained down pg showtimes for the week of feb 21feb 27.
Discuss local issues you are concerned about or interested in, share your views and opinions on local matters. Originally opening it doors in 1921, the regent cinema boasted 1092 seats and a retractable roof. Its definitely worth booking ahead for popular releases to get seats in the superior circle. Regent cinema, marple is one of a very few surviving independent cinemas in the uk providing latest movies at an affordable price. The jolly sailor was built in 1835 and had a very successful and busy role in village life. Regent cinema, marple ticket price timings address. Regent cinema marple listings cinemas schedules and movie.
It was also the first in the united kingdom to show an xrated film. The name of marple is believed to be derived from either maere hop hyll meaning the hill at the boundary valley or maere pill the stream at the boundary. The town has two brass bands, the marple band and the hawk green marple band. After a three year fundraising campaign the regent street cinema was restored and reopened by the university of westminster in may 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in britain to its former grandeur.
Marple regent is ideally situated on stockport road in the centre of the. It was built in 1830 1832 at the instigation of william pugh of kerry and other manufacturers in an attempt to capture the flannel market from neighbouring. The top 10 must see visitor attractions in stockport. Upstairs there was a large function room that was used by local societies and in 1880 it was where the marple conservative association was formed. Its a platform for you to inspire, teach, and entertain. It is one of a very few surviving independent cinemas in the uk and provides the most recent movies at an affordable price. Marple is a small town in the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england. The building was purchased in 1932 by the marple cinema company and became the regent cinema.