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==History== |
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[[File:Leodis-ID-2018414 176580.jpeg|left|frame|'''On the left is the Rothwell Empire Cinema.'''<br/> By kind permission of Leeds Libraries, Leodis.net.]] |
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The Rothwell Empire Cinema opened on the 8th May 1913 with a capacity of over 650. The opening was attended by local dignitaries, including councillors and clergy. The first manager was J. Maurice Woffenden.<ref>(The Bioscope, 1913)</ref> The price of a ticket in 1913 was 2d., 4d. or 6d. for adults and half price for children, expect for 2d. seats.<ref>(Skyrack Courier, 1913)</ref> In 2017, those prices would equate to approximately £0.65, £1.30 and £1.95.<ref>(Currency converter: 1270–2017, no date)</ref> |
The Rothwell Empire Cinema opened on the 8th May 1913 with a capacity of over 650. The opening was attended by local dignitaries, including councillors and clergy. The first manager was J. Maurice Woffenden.<ref>(The Bioscope, 1913)</ref> The price of a ticket in 1913 was 2d., 4d. or 6d. for adults and half price for children, expect for 2d. seats.<ref>(Skyrack Courier, 1913)</ref> In 2017, those prices would equate to approximately £0.65, £1.30 and £1.95.<ref>(Currency converter: 1270–2017, no date)</ref> |
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