Ritz Cinema, Thirsk blue plaque

Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ritz Cinema this building was erected as a Mechanics Institute for workers education in 1849 by Sir William Payne-Gallwey of Thirkleby Hall. It was converted to a picture house in 1912 and remains one of the oldest surviving independent cinemas. It has been managed by a volunteer committee since 199

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