The name of marple is believed to be derived from either maere hop hyll meaning the hill at the boundary valley or maere pill the stream at the boundary. Over the past weeks amid the increasing difficulties surrounding the covid19 outbreak, our priority has been to ensure we could still deliver a quality big screen experience and a safe environment to our customers and the wider community. The town has two brass bands, the marple band and the hawk green marple band. And the birds rained down pg showtimes for the week of feb 21feb 27. Its in keeping with the vogue for complex, unapologetic heroines but the comedy. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple, stockport the list.
Its definitely worth booking ahead for popular releases to get seats in the superior circle. The first reference to marple in written history was to merpel, believed to be derived from the. An artists impression of the exterior of the cinema in regent street pa in its heyday, princess margaret would regularly attend incognito. Check out movie ticket rates and show timings at fun cinemas. Regent cinema marple listings cinemas schedules and. Marples first post office was in the pub and it was a regular stop for mail coaches. Marple and newtown townships captures the growth of the two communities from the early 20th century through the 1990s. Marples first regular film shows were held at the shepley hall, now the conservative club, on church lane. Bring items to the attention of the marple community. It was built in 1830 1832 at the instigation of william pugh of kerry and other manufacturers in an attempt to capture the flannel market from neighbouring. Regent cinema marple film showtimes and tickets marple. The cinema is known for having shown the first screening of moving footage in the united kingdom. An introduction to the regent street cinema, our incredible history as the u.
Upstairs there was a large function room that was used by local societies and in 1880 it was where the marple conservative association was formed. View the latest regent cinema marple movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. A cinematograph licence was granted to james rolmaz in july 1911, and the hall was later run by henry lawrence. The building was purchased in 1932 by the marple cinema company and became the regent cinema. Apr 08, 2020 the jolly sailor was built in 1835 and had a very successful and busy role in village life. Regents bachelor of arts in cinematelevision degree will help prepare you to enter the entertainment industry so you can share your artistry and life. If you cant find the film you want at one of the cinema listed, you can use the search option, above, to find films showing at cinemas in cities, towns or villages near marple. A trolley line established early in the century provided transportation for commuters, but it was not until the 1950s that marple and newtown were transformed from sleepy outposts to sprawling suburbs. Regent cinema marple no films listed at the moment. Birthplace of british cinema reopens 120 years after. Three elderly hermits live deep in the woods, cut off from the rest of the world.
After a three year fundraising campaign the regent street cinema was restored and reopened by the university of westminster in may 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in britain to its former grandeur. Echoing its history, the cinema will continue to be a catalyst for innovative education and research, and a showcase for the universitys internationally acclaimed work in. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Stockport rd, marple, stockport sk6 6bj, united kingdom. The building was previously the flannel exchange and was an integral part of the local flannel industry. Sampson and the regent cinema opened on 22nd august 1931 with renate muller in sunshine suzie, and a total seating capacity of 545. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple sk6 6bj 0161 427 5951 2 movies playing at this theater today, november 16.
It was also the first in the united kingdom to show an xrated film. The regent cinema is housed within the regent centre in the towncentre of newtown. Regent cinema marple marple latest films showtimes. Regent cinema, marple is one of a very few surviving independent cinemas in the uk providing latest movies at an affordable price. Today the regent is an asset highly valued by the marple community. Regent cinema marple 2020 all you need to know before. Regent cinema, marple since 1932 marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge.
Originally opening it doors in 1921, the regent cinema boasted 1092 seats and a retractable roof. Comments about regent cinema in marple, gb cinema treasures. Marple is one of very few small towns to still have its own. Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. Regent cinema marple film showtimes and tickets marple uk sk6. Regent cinema marple latest films showtimes blockbusters. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. It remains open as one of the few independent cinemas in the uk. Marple regent is ideally situated on stockport road in the centre of the. It was converted into a cinema to the designs of architect r. Regent cinema, marple ticket price timings address.
Information and guide for regent cinema marple,stockport road including location and map with contact details. Upcoming films the champion boy, did i get a wrong number. Originally built as the union rooms in marple, a small town close to stockport, cheshire now part of greater manchester. Since 1932 marple has had a cinema in a building designed in 1878 as a place of worship or refuge. The regent cinema is currently closed due to the covid19 pandemic. Marple and newtown townships by mike mathis arcadia. These were built in 1878 as a coffee tavern and mission hall for the people of marple by thomas carver, one of the owners of hollins mill. Regent cinema marple in marple vouchers, discounts and deals.
Eventful movies is your source for uptodate regent cinema marple showtimes, tickets and theater information. Today, a cosy, singlescreen cinema in greater manchester phillipa day. The top 10 must see visitor attractions in stockport. The home of repertory cinema in london, featuring doublebills, premieres, arthouse and international films, as well as the classics. Regent cinema, marple stockport rd, sk6 6bj marple, stockport, united kingdom rated 4. Small neighbourhood picturehouse showing mainly new blockbusters plus some live theatre screenings. Regent cinemas albury wodonga is a 9 screen cinema complex located in dean st albury. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Always my first choice, a good old fashioned traditional cinema, ice cream breaks including. Regent cinema, marple each week we ask a reader to tell us about where they go to watch films. Have been going to this cinema for many many years, absolutely love it, clean, good value and ice cream. Discuss local issues you are concerned about or interested in, share your views and opinions on local matters.
Regent cinema marple regent cinema is a small neighbourhood picturehouse located in north marple, stockport that shows mainly new blockbusters but also houses live theatre screenings. Regent cinema, marple, marple, stockport, united kingdom. Its a platform for you to inspire, teach, and entertain. Cinemas marple, stockport marple cinemas films marple. Media in category marple the following 72 files are in this category, out of 72 total. Have tried other cinema but wont go anywhere else but the regent cinema now, we always book the circle, good view and plenty of leg room, we never had any trouble booking, marple is lucky to have this cinema. The regent has excellent projection and sound facilities and general standards matching the best in the area. Regent cinema marple listings cinemas schedules and movie. Regent cinema marple is a small, independent cinema that offers a glimpse of what a trip to the cinema was like before multiscreen cinema complexes came along. The regent cinema originally named the union rooms was built in.
The demolition of marple hall in the late 1950s was a tragic loss to marple s heritage. The jolly sailor was built in 1835 and had a very successful and busy role in village life. Marple, greater manchester wikimili, the best wikipedia. The life and times of miss jane marple is a great little book. That so little remains in marple today to remind us of this historic place is deeply disappointing. Marple is one of very few small towns to still have its own cinema. Originally opened in 1848, the regent street cinema is a repertory cinema located at 309 regent street, london and situated in the university of westminster. A luxury, boutique cinema showing a mix of commercial, classic and cultural films and events. The latest discussion about regent cinema by users on cinema treasures.
Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple sk6 6bj 0161 427 5951 0 movie playing at this theater today, march 25. While wildfires threaten the region, their quiet life is about to be shaken by the arrival of two women a luminous octogenarian. It is one of a very few surviving independent cinemas in the uk and provides the most recent movies at an affordable price. It proved to be a popular cinema for decades before it was used for bingo during the week in 1969. Regent cinema marple 2020 all you need to know before you go. Media in category regent cinema, marple the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Regent cinema marple stockport road, marple, stockport. The building itself started life as the union rooms, a meeting room and coffee tavern. An opportunity to have a natter about the story so far and devour. Marple, or merpel as it was written when the name first appeared on the pages of history, was omitted from the domesday survey made by william i in 1086 probably being a waste land inside the boundary of macclesfield forest.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Put regent cinema marple into our stockport trip itinerary site to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in stockport. Cinemas marple, stockport welcome to the directory of marple cinemas. It is housed in the old union rooms in stockport road. Marple is a small town in the metropolitan borough of stockport, greater manchester, england. It makes you feel that jane marple is a real person, living in a real village in england. Photos of regent cinema in marple, gb cinema treasures. Emma taylorjoy is a selfimportant matchmaker blinded by snobbery and youthful hubris.
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