Hull's Blitz-damaged National Picture Theatre restored to its 1914 design
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Hull's Blitz-damaged National Picture Theatre restored to its 1914 design

18 Sep 2026 · Originally published 17 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Major restoration project brings Grade II-listed cinema back to life after Blitz bombing
The Grade II-listed National Picture Theatre in Hull has been restored after standing as a ruin since a 1941 Luftwaffe air raid. By stabilising the original brickwork and conserving wartime features, the project preserves a site where 150 people famously survived a direct hit during a film screening.
Source: Yorkshire Post East Riding Of Yorkshire
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