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By Hole Ousia Posted on November 3, 2021November 25, 2024

‘Life, loss and the words that have helped’

Last weekend, the Sunday Post shared a review of Richard Holloway’s latest book: The review finished with a poem written by Richard Holloway that concludes his latest book.  A poem … Continue reading ‘Life, loss and the words that have helped’

Categories: PhilosophyTags: cinema, cinemas, reading, Richard Holloway, The Heart of Things
By Hole Ousia Posted on May 6, 2021November 26, 2024

True father of cinema

William Friese-Greene (1855 – 1921) was a prolific English inventor and professional photographer. He is known mainly as a pioneer in the field of motion pictures, having devised a series … Continue reading True father of cinema

Categories: Folk worth talking aboutTags: cinema, cinemas, folk worth talking about, Photography
By Hole Ousia Posted on October 30, 2020November 28, 2024

The REGAL Cinema

Located in West Calder, West Lothian. The Regal Cinema was opened in 1938. It was designed for pictures and variety. It was equipped with a British Acoustic(BA)sound system. Alterations were … Continue reading The REGAL Cinema

Categories: ScotlandTags: cinema, cinemas, West Lothian
By Hole Ousia Posted on October 30, 2020November 28, 2024

The VIKING Cinema

The VIKING Cinema, Largs, opened on the 3rd July 1939 and was closed on the 4th August 1973. It subsequently became a bottling plant and distribution centre. This landmark was … Continue reading The VIKING Cinema

Categories: ScotlandTags: cinema, cinemas, demolished
By Hole Ousia Posted on October 21, 2020November 28, 2024

Mum’s the word

Sian shared this delightful account of a family trip to the cinema to watch ‘SCHEMERS’. It originally featured in the Scotsman, 17 October 2020.

Categories: This is Not yesterday, Time passesTags: cinema, cinemas, nostalgia, Time passes. Listen
By Hole Ousia Posted on January 11, 2019December 4, 2024

The Homeric replaced the Britannic (sister ship of the Titanic)

The Homeric replaced the Britannic (sister ship of the Titanic) The Homeric was constructed with mass immigration in mind. The Homeric was sold for scrap in February 1936 for £74,000. … Continue reading The Homeric replaced the Britannic (sister ship of the Titanic)

Categories: Omphalos films, ScotlandTags: cinema, cinemas, Lanarkshire, Omphalos films

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