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A contractor has applied for planning permission to redevelop Harrow’s Safari Cinema into residential apartments.

On the face of it

If you’re a regular visitor to ‘the big Tesco’ in Harrow , or enjoy the odd meal at the Sangeetha vegetarian restaurant then you will no doubt have noticed the changing facade of the Safari Cinema. In 2020, work began on removing the modern facing from the building – work which was, of course, halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An application has been made for planning permission to develop the site into 78 apartments. A planning permission application is the process whereby a business or an individual seeks permission from a local authority to undergo a building project within a specific borough.

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The Safari Cinema, which is situated at 79 Station Road, was opened as The Dominion Cinema on the 9th of January 1936. The stunning art deco building featured seating for 2500 people consisting of stalls, circles and general seating.

The first film shown at the cinema was ‘Scrooge’ starring Seymour Hicks and, the feature was accompanied by the Joseph Muscant Orchestra and three variety acts.

Just one month after it’s grand opening, the building was bought by Associated British Cinemas and, was officially renamed ABC in 1962.  The name wasn’t the only change made at this time as ABC decided to dismantle the beautiful art deco facade in order to replace it with a more modern frontage.

The building remained in the hands of ABC until 1972 when the cinema closed after a final showing of ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ starring Trevor Howarrd.

Ekdum dhaansu film hai, yaar!

Following the closure, the building was split into two separate units – a Bingo club and a smaller cinema – the ABC2. In the mid 1980s Cannon Cinemas bought the site, showing mainstream films until an independent operator bought the building and returned it once again to a cinema, this time a venue named The Safari Cinema which screened Bollywood movies.  

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During its lifetime, the site at 79 Station Road has been home to cinemas, cafes, Bingo clubs and even a church but, if planning permission is granted by Harrow Council , this iconic site is set to be a different kind of home for 78 households. The planning permission decision is due on the 20th June which will be made available to the public, via the council’s website , no later than the 23rd July .

While no details of the proposed apartments have been released, it is reported that, if successful, the contractor intends to reinstate the building’s original art deco facade.

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Previously operated by: Associated British Cinemas Ltd. , Cannon Cinemas , Lou Morris

Architects: Frank Ernest Bromige

Styles: Art Deco , Streamline Moderne

Previous Names: Dominion Cinema, ABC, Cannon

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Located on Station Road at the corner of High Mead in Harrow, Middlesex, today a northern part of Greater London. Built for promotors W.C. Dawes & A. Bacal for the independent Hammond Dawes circuit, in conjunction with the Lou Morris circuit (planned as the Ritz Cinema). The Dominion Cinema opened on 9th January 1936 with Seymour Hicks in “Scrooge”. Joseph Muscant and his orchestra appeared on stage and there were 3 variety acts to complete the programme. The original seating capacity was for 2,500 in stalls and circle levels. The magnificent Art Deco style façade consisted of numerous alcoves with columns, windows which curved around corners and the name ‘Dominion’ set above the entrance which was backlit from a recess. Again this was one of architect Frank Ernest Bromige’s masterpieces in Art Deco/Art Moderne styling.

Inside the building, the auditorium was considered ‘rather plain’ compared to the flamboyant exterior. It did have side-walls which were devoid of decoration, but redeemed itself with a stepped ceiling which contain troughs of concealed lighting. It had a 61 feet wide proscenium opening, a stage 29 feet deep and because the building was designed for films and variety stage shows there were 12 dressing rooms. The Dominion Cinema didn’t have an organ to entertain its patrons, but it did have a café.

Only one month after opening, it was taken over by Associated British Cinemas(ABC) and they continued to operate it for many years, continuing for a while with the mixed film and variety policy of programming.

In 1962 it was re-named ABC and it was around this time that the beautiful Art Deco façade was covered over in metal cladding, which remained on the building until March 2021.

In March 1972 the ABC closed with Trevor Howard in "Ryan’s Daughter" which was the last film to be screened in the original auditorium. It was divided into two units, the former stalls area became a bingo club and a 612 seat cinema was made of the former circle which re-opened on 4th June 1972. On 6th August 1981 the former café was converted into a second screen known as ABC 2 with 133 seats.

In the mid-1980’s the ABC chain were taken over by Cannon Cinemas and the building was re-named Cannon. It remained open screening mainstream films until June 1995 when it was taken over by an independent operator and re-named Safari Cinema, screening ‘Bollywood’ Indian films and it continued in that use until it was closed in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A Gala Bingo Club operated in the former stalls area until spring 2016. A church then operated from that space.

In January 2021, the vacant building was being prepared for demolition of the auditorium to build flats. The magnificent façade will be restored.

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A vintage photograph of the Dominion Cinema in 1936: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/220051266/ Architect;Frederick E. Bromige, original concept drawing of the Dominion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/220019316/ The cover-up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/220019315/ As the Cannon Cinema in the late 1980’s: http://flickr.com/photos/12494104@N00/213273406/ Two recent photographs of the Safari Cinema: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/220019314/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/woody1969/220010913/

Some more pictures, inside and out, can be found here:–

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The Safari Cinema, photographed in March 2010: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oiomar/4474349246/

I have to say that I have never regarded the exterior of this cinema as “beautiful”. A vast overpowering presence on the street, not, of course, that the cladding was in any way an improvement!

Gala bingo have moved out of the stalls and the V2V church (Victory 2 Victory) have moved in.

who can remember the good old days when the chief projectionist had a large model train layout in the roof void

https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/art-deco-gem-restored-to-former-glory-exterior-of-thirties-cinema-building-in-harrow-could-be-a132746.html

Possibility of a restoration, albeit only the facade.

Now closed. As of January 2021 scaffolding had been erected and the blue cladding starting to be removed: https://pastrewind.wordpress.com/2021/01/19/a-peek-at-harrows-hidden-art-deco-masterpiece/

The façade is off! https://harrowonline.org/2021/04/26/first-photos-of-the-art-deco-facade-shows-dramatic-change-to-cinema/

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Website: safaricinema.com

Address: 2 Station Road, Harrow, London, HA1 2TU

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