Coronation Picture Palace

The Coronation opened in 1911, but was extended in 1921. The auditorium lies parallel to High Street North with entrance approached by steps on the right side. Plain, rendered elevation to street with the name CORONATION on upper level at each end. The interior has a barrel-vault ceiling with ornate plasterwork, echoed on the balcony front. It had a fully-equipped stage, get-in and dressing room facilities and operated a ciné-variety policy until 1938. In 1932 a Morgan & Smith two manual organ was installed. During the 1960s it became a Mecca Bingo Club until 1985 when it was converted to a snooker club, with a false ceiling extending from under the balcony area, which is now disused.