SFisher 2 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Attached is a picture of the classic on Market Street, it was the place to see 'artistic' films in Nottingham. Only went twice, once for a Kung-Fu all nighter and once to see 'Young Frankenstein' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 This is a useful image, thanks, This establshment is under discussion as part of the following topic... The Picture House, Long Row? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Heres a more recent image, Courtesy C H R I S R I C H A R D S - NOTTINGHAM 2001 Note Chris's image is already showing it's age. No Tram Lines? Which is the reverse of what could be said of some older Nottingham images! History turns full circle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 From the 60s 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,483 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Eight and a half year bump for a thread by Mr Red. Not a bad record. I suppose the internet and DVDs have killed off the market for porn in the cinema. You can now watch it in the comfort of your own home and nobody can see what you're doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 The Scala wasn't always porn and horror, one of my older brothers was a projectionist there in the mid fifties and I remember going to see Calamity Jane there for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,483 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 And I also remember when it was the cartoon cinema specifically catering for kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Veiw about 1860 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Took my then girlfriend to see The Jungle Book around 1968 at the Classic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 CLASSIC TIMLINE 1876 - Opened as Music Hall (had various names Talbot, Gaiety and Kings)1901 - Films shown1913 - Opened as Scala1964 - Closed Reopened as News and Cartoon Cinema1967 - Closed1969 - Became Classic 1 & 21984 - Closed1991 - Demolished Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Saw some fabulous films in The Classic, I ran Kino our college film society.. took the whole gang to see The Night Porter. An ex didn't seem to appreciate me taking her to see Cross of Iron here..fruit parfai's were tops though!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 An old school mate worked there for years as a projectionist, he loved it when it changed from the Scala to the Classic. I wonder why ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 In the late 70's I went to see a film with my Mum at The Classic,I met after work,then went for a meal- when we got in this cinema..she produced an old bath towel from her bag..and placed it on her seat." Can't be too careful",she said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Too true, Ian. I have heard that women can get pregnant from sitting on warm seats! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Didn't you come into the place at the upper level, from the street? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Good point Katyjay, and the fire exits came out where?..back of T in the T pub? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,483 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Been there. Done that. The arch on the left. https://goo.gl/maps/Tvva9sRihdm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Remember now,the walls had glazed tiles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 I love the way the guy is striding past head held well down.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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