- Majestic Cinema, King's Lynn
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Majestic Cinema Majestic Cinema Centre 
The Majestic Cinema in 2006
Location within NorfolkGeneral information Location Norfolk, United Kingdom Address Majestic Cinema
Tower Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1EJTown or city King's Lynn Country United Kingdom Coordinates 52°45′11″N 0°23′51″E / 52.752990°N 0.397540°E Destroyed 1927 Design and construction Owner Malcolm Croot
Tony RowlettWebsite www.majestic-cinema.co.uk The Majestic Cinema is a cinema in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England.
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History
2001: Multiplex demolition proposal
In 2001, a scheme to demolish the Majestic Cinema and build a Multiplex in its place was denied. The plans were submitted to the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk by SMM Investments. Objectors to the cinemas demolition included the Lynn Civic Society, the national Cinema and Theatre Association, the Theatres Trust and councillor Dr Paul Richards.[1] The owner of the Majestic Cinema at the time, Tony Rowlett stated in an interview with Lynn News:
“ "Pulling [the building] down could never happen because it is a listed building and it is not something I would want to see in my wildest dreams." ” —Tony Rowlett, Lynn News[1]
It was made a Grade II listed building in 2001 following lobbying by the Lynn's Civic Society.[1]
A report explaining the plans refusal stated:
“ "There is no alternative but to refuse the application on the basis of the lack of information and the potential harm to the listed cinema, the street scene and the conservation area." ” References
- ^ a b c "Concern Over Multi-Screen Cinema Plan". Lynn News. 17 February 2001. http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/CONCERN-OVER-MULTISCREEN-CINEMA-PLAN.497080.jp. Retrieved 19 April 2010.
External links
Categories:- Cinemas in Norfolk
- Grade II listed buildings in Norfolk
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