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Building record TQ 76 SW 148 - Former Picture Theatre, High Street, Snodland
Summary
Built for Harry Ward, the Wardona Cinema opened on 21st March 1938. All seating was on a single floor, and the proscenium was 28 feet wide. In the late-1950’s it was re-named Savoy Cinema and was closed in 1963.
Built for Harry Ward, the Wardona Cinema opened on 21st March 1938 with Shirley Temple in "Wee Willie Winkie". All seating was on a single floor, and the proscenium was 28 feet wide. In the late-1950’s it was re-named Savoy Cinema and was closed in 1963.
Visible on 3rd ed. (1929-1952) and modern map.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7017 6184 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ76SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | SNODLAND, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
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Full Description
Built for Harry Ward, the Wardona Cinema opened on 21st March 1938 with Shirley Temple in "Wee Willie Winkie". All seating was on a single floor, and the proscenium was 28 feet wide.
In the late-1950’s it was re-named Savoy Cinema and was closed in 1963.
Visible on 3rd ed. (1929-1952) and modern map.
Landmark, Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4 (Map). SKE30967.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE30967 Map: Landmark. Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map (OS 4th Edition, 1929-1952): Landmark Epoch 4.
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Record last edited
Jul 15 2025 1:27PM