tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955592194917412939.post2203983704771213603..comments2013-08-24T02:56:27.132-07:00Comments on st albans odeon photos: Alpha cinema opportunities and audiencespaxtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03770548169014175168noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955592194917412939.post-81682960506707570862010-02-06T01:13:48.559-08:002010-02-06T01:13:48.559-08:00no, sorry...have no pics of the interior..but ther...no, sorry...have no pics of the interior..but there are a few somewhere on the Web..Flickr I think. And the Museum of St Albans has useful folders with pictures of the 70's interior. There is a rumour that the original Deco wall mouldings are still in there. But nobody knows for sure...and never will unless it's properly restored. Hope you & your students are actively supporting the Campaign to rescue it.paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770548169014175168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955592194917412939.post-17685612321399211442010-02-05T19:41:53.197-08:002010-02-05T19:41:53.197-08:00Hi, I am the course leader of the course of interi...Hi, I am the course leader of the course of interior and spatial design at the University of Hertfordhire. I am doing a project on cinemas restoration with my students. Do you have interior pictures of the building?<br />Many Thanks<br />NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955592194917412939.post-91237678371749796632010-02-05T16:00:38.533-08:002010-02-05T16:00:38.533-08:00Do we think that this cinema is only for St Albans...Do we think that this cinema is only for St Albans residents? I live in Welwyn and often go to the Rex, even though it takes a good 40 minutes and more to get there. We also often go to good cinemas in London (1 hours journey) because they show the sorts of films we want to see. Also, there will be overspill from Berko - the Rex can't keep up with its own popularity!! <br />Seriously though, the money is piling in from all quarters. If we just get out there and generate enthusiasm, those that do appreciate this kind of thing will help it to succeed. Anyone who wants to help hand out the Civic Society leaflets at the market on Saturday 6th is very welcome. From 10.30 onwards. <br />Sarah (ABL Sponsor)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955592194917412939.post-70213428093631322852010-02-05T09:29:06.956-08:002010-02-05T09:29:06.956-08:00I do think there's a big difference between Be...I do think there's a big difference between Berkhamsted and St Albans though - not a chavvy difference, but I've lived in St Albans most of my life and have seen the sort of people living here change from a place with a community feel like Berko into a place where pulling up in a brand new Lexus 4x4 and yelling at market stall holders that £1.50 for a muffin is too expensive is considered quite normal. We're a town that said we wanted local independent shops but won't shop in them because they cost more, argue with Waterstones staff that we can find it cheaper online. <br /><br />Yes, there is a hardcore of arty types here, but they're a minority. Though I sincerely hope to be proved wrong, I fear that asking St A as a city to put its hand in its pocket might not be the success we'd wish it to be. <br /><br />Sarah (seat sponsor!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com