The Ritzy by fishers

The Ritzy

Cinema architecture is always interesting, as many of the buildings have had colourful pasts. This cinema was one of the first purpose-built picture houses in the UK and opened in 1911. Although in the 70s it came close to being demolished, it got a reprieve and is still a functioning cinema today and has been largely restored to its original form. You can see a picture of it from 1911 here: http://landmark.lambeth.gov.uk/display_page.asp?section=landmark&id=13

Lucy
That's so cool, and it looks quite similar to it's original state too!
February 11th, 2014  
Wonderful
February 11th, 2014  
Interesting shot and information.
February 11th, 2014  
Gorgeous building..
February 11th, 2014  
Beautiful capture of this beautiful cinema. In our country too are some very interesting architecture built cinema`s and but above all with very beautiful interiors.
February 11th, 2014  
Sometimes I think we need to pay more attention to architecture, we largely seem to ignore it or become "blind" to it. Lovely shot.
February 11th, 2014  
Bob
Nice shot of this neat old building. I like the story to go with it also.
February 11th, 2014  
Stunning historical building :) Love the vibe I get from this !
February 12th, 2014  
Lovely shot made even better by the lovely blue sky
February 12th, 2014  
So glad it is still around
February 12th, 2014  
Beautiful capture! Love the color of the building against the very blue sky!
February 12th, 2014  
I agree, there are some cinemas out there in amazing/historic buildings. I went to this cinema a few times many moons ago when I worked in London. Nice to be reminded of it, lovely shot.
February 12th, 2014  
Great shot - so lucky that it didn't get demolished!
February 13th, 2014  
@monkeykid thanks Therese -Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@padlock thanks Padlock -Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@dolphin thank you Molly -Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@aakyse thank you Amber- Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@pyrrhula thanks Ferry. I'm not sure the interior will be as interesting as the exterior these days! Maybe one day I'll go in and see - Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@lyndag I agree Lynda, and it's a shame! Particularly somewhere like Brixton which has a bad reputation, it's nice to see all these interesting buildings - Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@bobhuegel thanks Bob - lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@silverhorn thank you Rose -lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@pjr the blue sky certainly isn't still there if the news is anything to go by! -lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@bkbinthecity me too Brian - Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@hshdebbie thank you Debbie - lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@lindsaydaisybo how lovely you've been! I've not seen the inside yet, maybe next time I'm in London -lucy
February 13th, 2014  
@dide thanks Dianne - Lucy
February 13th, 2014  
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