What is recorded here
This film cell commemorative plaque records: J. A. Campbell OBE Founding Father of Cinema in Grantham opened the Picture House on this site in February 1916 Recorded plaque organisation: British Film Institute.
J. A. Campbell, OBE, was the founding father of cinema in Grantham and opened the Picture House in February 1916, significantly contributing to the cultural life of the town by bringing film entertainment to local residents.
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