Gala Bingo Carlisle, Warwick Road - Lost Bingo Halls
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Club Closed: 2004
Gala Bingo
Warwick Road
Carlisle
CA1 1DN
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Gala Bingo Carlisle, Warwick Road Background And History
Gala Bingo Carlisle opened in 1978 in the stalls area of a former cinema. It closed in 2004 after quite a long run, and was relocated to another area in the city, although we are not quite sure of the reason for this. The original cinema, the Lonsdale was an impressive building, opening in 1931 with an impressive 1880 seats. An art deco style building it had a a 48 foot wide proscenium, and full audio support until the talkies came to the big cinemas.
A stunning building which is still standing at time of print, it had a stained glass window which depicted Carlisle Castle in its foyer, and like many cinemas, it was taken over by ABC, until it eventually became a bingo hall.
The building's future is uncertain as although it had its listed status removed, it is still within the town's conservation area, which should hopefully keep the wolves at bay. This is a bit of a victory, as previously plans had come to light of a complete demolition, and building of residential premises.
By Gareth Whieldon (July 2010)
Update: The building has now suffered damage due to a suspicious fire on November 28th 2010, which started in the area of the dissused bingo hall. The blaze was quite severe recquiring the aid of twenty fire-persons to douse the flames. A de-listed Grade II building it is now up for sale and this recent turn of events makes its future even more uncertain.
By Gareth Whieldon (November 2010)
Photographs Of The Gala Bingo Carlisle, Warwick Road
If you have any photos from this lost hall, be it of its interior, the staff, special events, parties, customers and more; and you'd like to share them here, please contact us to arrange adding them to the site.
Photograph by: Keith Rose - Exterior of Gala Bingo Carlisle, Warwick Road
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Your Comments And Memories Of The Warwick Road Gala Bingo
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Other Clubs In The Area
Listed below are a couple of clubs in the area as an alternative to the Gala Bingo Carlisle.
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