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!
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!