What is recorded here
This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: The Electric Cinema Oldest working cinema in the U.K. Established 27th December 1909. Formerly known as The Electric Theatre, The Select, The Tatler News Theatre, The Jacey, The Classic, and The Tivoli. Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.
The Electric Cinema, established on 27th December 1909 in Birmingham, is the oldest working cinema in the UK, having operated continuously under several names including The Electric Theatre, The Select, The Tatler News Theatre, The Jacey, The Classic, and The Tivoli. It stands as a significant landmark in British cinematic history, preserving the heritage of early 20th-century movie theaters.
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