69a: *Extra Episode - The (Full) Story Of Bancroft Road, Reigate

1425.185 - 1447.681 Peter Stewart

And remember Harry and Emmy Bancroft, who had the original dream of the cinema in the pool? Well, Emmy became very ill, died in March 1934, before either building was opened. Although she did live to see the project pass to the foundations being laid. and the signing of a partnership agreement with the Shipman and King Company, who had a large interest in cinemas across the south of England.