The Electric Picture House in Wotton-under-Edge opened in 1913 and is believed to be one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas still in continuous operation anywhere in the world. The building was designed specifically as a cinema (rather than converted from a theatre or hall) and retains much of its original character. It seats just 100 people and is run entirely by volunteers from the community. The cinema shows a mix of new releases, classic films, and live event screenings. It is a remarkable survival in an age of multiplexes and streaming.
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The Electric Picture House
Wotton-under-Edge is home to one of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the world, still showing films since 1913.
“It seats just 100 people and is run entirely by volunteers from the community.”
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