Lost Bingo Halls - Walsall Gala Bingo

Gala Bingo
Anchor Road
Aldridge
Walsall
WS9 8PT (View map)

Closed: 1st August 2009

Gala Bingo History And Background

Gala Bingo Walsall finally closed in 2009 after a financial struggle due to increased bingo taxation. The hall lasted 40 years before becoming victim to the pressures that have effected bingo halls big and small up and down the country.

The club was located in the Old Avion Super Cinema, which opened in 1938. The theatre although not one of the largest was nevertheless an impressive venue. It's use as a variety hall required a stage, and several dressing rooms. Decorated in the 1930s cinema Art Deco standard, the exterior was 'Odeon like', and at night it had neon lighting to attract passing trade. Although the exterior tiles were removed, it remained otherwise in it's original condition. The building was put up for sale in 2009, although we are not sure of what has happened since then. Do you know what has happened to the building? We'd love to hear from you, so please contact us if you can shed some light on what is happening with the building at the moment.

By Gareth Whieldon (July 2010)

Your Memories And Stories Of Gala Bingo

Would you like to tell us about your time at this club? Share your memories and stories about the Walsall Gala Bingo - write a bit about your time at the hall, send it to us here and we'll add it to this section.

Photographs Of The Gala Bingo

Have you got any photographs from the Walsall Gala Bingo, whether it be interior shots, party events or anything? If you have, we'd like to add them to this section. Drop us a line via Email and we'll arrange a way to get the photos on the site.

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