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Lincolnshire / Re: The Cosy Cinema Billinghay
« on: Thursday 12 May 11 10:17 BST (UK) »
Update on Cosy at last
Joint built & owned by Will Preston, Carl Willows & Fred Twells in 1921,
Built on Mr.F Twells garden out of corrugated iron
My 1st cousin 2x rem Harold Burrows (a coal merchant) played piano with James Norman Farbon (butcher’s son)
[ Rosa helped out in later years as mentioned before ]
I believe it was Fred’s nephew Herbert Twells that was in the projection room with Bill Hunt aka Bam
Seats prices were 3d 6d or back row 9d
The building was also used as dance hall. And occasional party too.
In 1933 it was sold to Tiller Brothers Long Sutton then in 1935 Mr Artingstall took it over, modernising it, even giving smart uniforms for the staff. Changing hands again to Gaskills in 1938 who appointed Mr Mrs Len Brennen as manager & usherette.
When Mr Gaskill died his widow sold cinema to Edward Twells son of Fred. He turned it into farm machinery showroom which in turn became his son’s Car showrooms which are still trading.
I am greatful to all who managed to recall memories incl M Borrows (and hopefully a picture or two when you have recovered)
Joint built & owned by Will Preston, Carl Willows & Fred Twells in 1921,
Built on Mr.F Twells garden out of corrugated iron
My 1st cousin 2x rem Harold Burrows (a coal merchant) played piano with James Norman Farbon (butcher’s son)
[ Rosa helped out in later years as mentioned before ]
I believe it was Fred’s nephew Herbert Twells that was in the projection room with Bill Hunt aka Bam
Seats prices were 3d 6d or back row 9d
The building was also used as dance hall. And occasional party too.
In 1933 it was sold to Tiller Brothers Long Sutton then in 1935 Mr Artingstall took it over, modernising it, even giving smart uniforms for the staff. Changing hands again to Gaskills in 1938 who appointed Mr Mrs Len Brennen as manager & usherette.
When Mr Gaskill died his widow sold cinema to Edward Twells son of Fred. He turned it into farm machinery showroom which in turn became his son’s Car showrooms which are still trading.
I am greatful to all who managed to recall memories incl M Borrows (and hopefully a picture or two when you have recovered)
great work Thank you x