looking for info/pics old theatre/picture house in Eldon nr Bishop Auckland

[julieriddiough]

Looking for a photograph or any information on the old picture house that one stood 9in Eldon nr Bishop Auckland, i believe it was on the site of what is now a garage think its called dene valley garage or something like that.  thanks

[topcat2]

I have a archive of photos of Eldon and surroundings. (over 1400 images)

The cinema was turned into a garage, and I have asked about photos of the garage, some of the details of the cinema were not removed when it was a Garage (used I think by Mr Clark the funeral director).

Yes it is now a garage for dene valley community buses.

Regards Colin

[JayG]

Hi Colin

Is your 'archive' accessible anywhere?

My family lived in & around Eldon & i'd be very interested in seeing some old photos of the area.

Cheers
Jay

[topcat2]

Are you local ?

My archive has no web home. I have about 4GB of photos, maps and docs.

Regards Colin

[julieriddiough]

hiya id be interested to see them too, shame there not on the web you could host them on flikr or something similar as thats free.

[maidmarianoops]

www.bishopauckland.org/gallery.asp?offset=1


this site should help



sylvia

[topcat2]

I have looked for Eldon photos on many local websites and county archives. Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Durham Records Office but Eldon does not seem to feature.

I have photos from before 1900 and originally collected only to 1950, but since the major changes to the valley after category 'D' I now hold some into the 1980s.

I cover all of the Dene (Dean) Valley from South Church to Old Eldon including Close House, Gurney Valley, Black Boy, Auckland Park, Coundon Grange, Windlestone, Lord Eldon's Estate, Busty bank and part of Shildon.

Subjects are :- Everything !
Categories are :- People, Groups, Football, Mining, Swimming, Brickworks, Old Eldon, Buildings, Streets, Scouts, Churches, Views, Maps (1700s to 1930), Plans, Vicars, Transport, Railways.

If you have any specific interests PM me.

I am looking for a suitable local site for my digital collection, so that it is accessable to anyone with local interests.

Colin

[topcat2]

I have a 1924 map showing the Cinema location.

I also have the High St 1910, but cinema is out of sight around a slight bend. Railway cottages which were opposite the Cinema are very clear.

In 1931 the WMC turned its top floor into a Cinema with a capacity in the hundreds. I guess it would have caused the demise of the High St one.
I have scans of the WMC extension showing the inside and the entrance of the Cinema.

You will need to PM me if you want them sent.

Colin

[eldonlaner]

I'm from Eldon Lane and my family have lived here for years. I'd love to see these images.