What is This Optical Instrument ?

[lzzl25]

I know this is an old thread but just to add Martin Mitchell is my 3x great uncle, he was a Gardener according to the census records. What is curious however is his burial record of 3 Apr 1929, Bacup Cemetery, the notes state " Kozy Picture Hall". No idea if this ties in to this picture at all

[sarah]

Hello izzi25, it must have a connection to this Church that was once a picture house.

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/38907

Regards

Sarah

[lzzl25]

Thanks for the link Sarah