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zimbob
06-11-2010, 05:38 PM
Visited this with Bryag last night... His 'Spiderskills' came in very handy in getting into the place, although his timing was a little shady ;)

I've failed to find out much about this place, apart from the fact it was opened in 1939, and had a capacity to seat 1023 people. It ceased trading as a cinema, and was converted to use for Bingo in 1963, and finally closed it's doors in 2006.

How it looks today :

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110057.jpg

And a couple of old photos from it's Bingo days, taken from 'Scottishcinemas.org' (courtesy of Derek Mathieson) :

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/inverness_palace_int2_dm.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/inverness_palace_int1_dm.jpg

We had high hopes of this one, but we were to be disappointed - the demo boys had beaten us to it somewhat Still, there were a few wee reminders of it's past dotted about here and there in the remains.

The sight that greets you as you enter :(

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110025.jpg

Entrance lobby :

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110031.jpg

A hint of Deco with the stairs and handrail...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110033.jpg

Upstairs lobby :

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110038.jpg

We found the remains of the Projector Room, although the projectors were long gone...

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110041.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110042.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110045.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110043.jpg

Which led you onto the roof :)

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110046.jpg

And there was this 'Door of Death' - opened it in the dark, it very nearly had me :(

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110037.jpg

And a few random shots :

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110036.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110034.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff309/zimbob1000/Palace%20Cinema%20Carlton%20Bingo%20051110/Carlton051110032.jpg

We'd heard tales of serious Deco-goodness about this place from former patrons, but I think these might've been exaggerated somewhat, but still, it was nice to finally get in, just a shame about the demo guys beating us to it!