Duke of York’s Theatre

Photograph of the Duke of York’s Theatre, 1910.

Having opened in Septemer 1910, the Duke of York’s is said to be the oldest cinema in continuous use in Britain. It was built by Violet Melnotte, a stage performer and theatre manager, who clearly saw a business opportunity in the new medium of film.

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