# Event Details - **Event Name**: Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Revisit the 1930s with a Southport-born cinema historian and explore the glory days of Lord Street's long-lost 'Cathedrals of the Movies'About this EventMany people will remember Southport's ABC, Classic and Odeon cinemas.But how about the Picturedrome, Scala, Trocadero and Coliseum?Imagine a tram ride along Lord Street in 1938 - you travel past one dazzling movie house after another, their glowing tiles and queues of excited picturegoers illuminated by hundreds of sparkling electric lamps...Southport once boasted eight magnificent picture palaces on or very close to Lord Street, including some of the earliest purpose-built cinemas, art deco wonders, and 1930s super cinemas.Revisit these lost gems and learn their secrets in this fascinating illustrated walk.You’ll hear about the time Southport sands and the Birkdale dunes doubled for the desert in a very early Sherlock Holmes movie.You’ll discover why a cinema roof was lifted 17 feet by hand in a remarkable feat of engineering.You'll meet Southport-based cinema architect George E. Tonge, and the amazing and largely forgotten British film pioneer G B 'Bertie' Samuelson, born right here.And you’ll wonder why historic listed architecture was allowed to be destroyed as recently as 2006. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/25659010-1f4a-11f1-9b6f-83c9a10815c8-rimg-w1200-h715-dc161616-gmir.jpg What people have said about 'The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street'..."Fascinating and entertaining tour that brings the Lord Street of the 30s back to life. Highly recommended." - BM"A great way to spend a morning in Southport. We thoroughly enjoyed the guided walk. Stephen proved himself to be an entertaining and knowledgeable guide and we learnt so much about our lost cinema heritage. So very pleased we decided to join this walk." - PC"I joined this tour last year & had the best fun.It was such a lovely experience & highly recommended." - EF"It was so lovely to be entertained by Stephen who was so knowledgeable and passionate about our lost cinema Heritage. We both learned so much today and were amazed .Looking forward to joining another guided walk very soon." - D&F"Thank you so much Stephen for such an informative and friendly 2 hours. Trying to recall everything you said and relaying to my daughter." - LJH https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/259a0d90-1f4a-11f1-9b6f-83c9a10815c8-rimg-w1114-h740-dcf1f1f1-gmir.jpg ///spoken.palms.moonswhat3words address to help you find the specific meeting location - https://w3w.co/spoken.palms.moons - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southport/guided-walk-the-lost-picture-palaces-of-lord-street-southport/100001985132590015 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.7, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southport - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Garrick Parade (Clock Tower) - **lat**: 53.6445948 - **long**: -3.0121795 - **full address**: Garrick Parade (Clock Tower), Off Lord Street (South), Southport, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8647fe48d3e90d274894c9cfb6b64520384ebd9b50d96aaeae7e8d8db7daac7f-rimg-w1200-h952-dc484848-gmir.jpg?v=1773453884 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport being held? - **A:** Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Garrick Parade (Clock Tower), Off Lord Street (South), Southport, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport? - **A:** Ticket prices for Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport range from GBP 14 to GBP 22 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySingle Ticket - General AdmissionGBP 14 + GBP 2 feeAvailableCouples Offer: 20% offGBP 22 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport? - **A:** Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport is organized by The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Guided Walk: The Lost Picture Palaces of Lord Street, Southport is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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