Building Name

Picture House St. Peter's Hill, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Date
1914 - 1916
Street
St Peter's Hill
District/Town
Grantham
County/Country
Lincolnshire, England
Work
New build

Opened on 14th February 1916  the Picture House had an attractive facade which was decorated in Doulton ware ceramic tiles. The walls of the foyer were lined with oak wood panels. Inside the auditorium seating for 1000 was provided in stalls and circle and the decorative style was Georgian. There was a four-piece 'Picture House Concert Orchestra', to which was added a Grand Concert Organ specially built by Messrs Walker of London. Other facilities included a cafe and smoking room. The Picture House was operated as an independent cinema throughout its life and closed on 30th June 1956 . Demolished after standing empty for several years.