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Kingsway Picture House Kings Heath
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xBIGGLESx
master brummie
Yes I knew that was the back, I was wondering what the latest on the building is, has it been or it’s it going to be completely demolished !
sospiri
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Presumably they are going to make the shop as big as they can, or will it be an arcade of several small shops. The way high street retail is going, the latter seems more likely if it going to last more than a year or so. It will also need some sensitive work at the front end to blend in what is left of the original facade. And why do the interiors of these bingo halls have to be painted in such awful garish colours?
Maurice
Maurice
Good news about the Kingsway cinema, the developers have announced their plan for the site:
We are excited to share the news that our proposed development of Kingsway, Kings Heath includes a brand new 2-screen cinema, housed behind the fully-restored original neo-classical facade. The scheme would also include restaurant or retail space and then 49 apartments and an undercroft car park at the rear of the site. The existing surface car park at the front would be replaced by a "market square", a perfect place for events and it would also re-connect the building with the High Street. You can find more info on our website and we will be able to answer your questions at the forthcoming Public Consultation. Feel free to drop in anytime between 4pm-7.30pm on 14th July at the New Life Baptist Church, 80 High Street, Kings Heath
We are excited to share the news that our proposed development of Kingsway, Kings Heath includes a brand new 2-screen cinema, housed behind the fully-restored original neo-classical facade. The scheme would also include restaurant or retail space and then 49 apartments and an undercroft car park at the rear of the site. The existing surface car park at the front would be replaced by a "market square", a perfect place for events and it would also re-connect the building with the High Street. You can find more info on our website and we will be able to answer your questions at the forthcoming Public Consultation. Feel free to drop in anytime between 4pm-7.30pm on 14th July at the New Life Baptist Church, 80 High Street, Kings Heath
jmadone
master brummie
What fantastic news. I wish the developers all success in their endeavour.
Just read this post from Mikejee Post #18 on Curzon Street Hotel thread. Hope this is not the case here.
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Terence David Lines
master brummie
Good news went to Kings Heath not long ago, first time in 58 years. Kingsway Cinema did look a sorry site. I saw many a film there in my youth. I think the last one I saw was Sodem and Gomorrah.
pjmburns
master brummie
They haven't yet applied for planning permission. The meeting at the Church is to canvass public opinion. Then they will submit their plans.
About — Kingsway Kings Heath
www.kingsway-kingsheath.com
Terence David Lines
master brummie
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They haven't yet applied for planning permission. The meeting at the Church is to canvass public opinion. Then they will submit their plans.
They better hurry up I am 75 next month. I would like to take Marion to the new cinema.About — Kingsway Kings Heath
In the 50s, used to go to Saturday am session for kids. Next to the cinema was The Birmingham Saving bank.
Terence David Lines
master brummie
Saturday Matinee, thank you minors, used to get called up into the front if it was your birthday, stamping feet when Ming appears and cheered when Flash Gordon was on screen.