Buildings
Simon and the Grand Bingo, Westbourne
Simon and the Grand Bingo, Westbourne. Travelling through Westbourne on Poole Road, you can’t help but notice the Grand Bingo, Westbourne. Built as the Grand Cinema and seating 1,000, it opened on 18 December 1922 to “Anthony & Cleopatra”. Initially built and operated as an independent cinema, it was soon taken over by Savoy Cinemas,…
Guide to Listed Buildings in Westbourne
A Guide to Listed Buildings in Westbourne There are a number of listed buildings in Westbourne. All but one are Grade II. The exception is St Ambrose Church, which is listed as Grade II*. All of these buildings add to the character of the area. Most can be enjoyed by the public – in particular,…
A Quick Look at Buildings in Westbourne
A Quick Look at Buildings in Westbourne So far, I have been concentrating on the main areas looking at the buildings in Westbourne. As with many towns and villages, there are always buildings that have a story to tell. Some are obvious, others less so. For example, the Grand Bingo Hall (the former Grand Cinema)…