Central Picture Theatre blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Central Picture Theatre This purpose built cinema opened in July 1913 and originally seated around a thousand patrons. It subsequently changed its name to the King Edward and opened, it remains a fine example of the first phase of cinema building in the Art Nouveau style. It showed its last film in 1972 and has since been known by a variety of names, used mainly as a nightclub. Recorded plaque organisation: Blackpool Civic Trust.

The Central Picture Theatre, opened in July 1913, is significant as an early purpose-built cinema in the Art Nouveau style, showcasing the architectural trends and cultural importance of cinema during its formative years. It operated until 1972, serving as a key venue for film exhibition and later as a nightclub, reflecting changing entertainment preferences over the decades.