HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Huge mural on Odeon building would 'improve image' of Ayr town centre

Siobhian Brown is calling on South Ayrshire Council to step up and find ways to fund the artwork.

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

Recalling lost Glasgow music shop McCormack's that helped form countless local bands

Few vanished Glasgow businesses are as fondly recalled as McCormack's, the legendary music shop that had the city hitting all the right notes and helped put together countless local bands.

Glasgow Live · Oct 12, 2022

New town centre Bolton park to be named after Queen Elizabeth II

The new park is being built at the siite of the former Odeon cinema

Manchester Evening News · Sep 20, 2022

Cinemas to screen Queen's funeral for free on Monday with all films cancelled

Around 150 cinemas across the UK will open on Monday to allow people to watch the Queen's funeral - these include North East Vue cinemas in Gateshead, Cramlington and Hartlepool

Chronicle Live · Sep 14, 2022

Glasgow Vue cinemas to screen Queen's funeral for free as tickets sell out

Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase cinemas are all set to close their doors on Monday (September 19) as a mark of respect on the Queen's funeral. However, Vue have said they will remain open but only show the funeral.

Glasgow Live · Sep 14, 2022

Vue cinemas will cancel all films to air live coverage of the Queen’s funeral on Monday

Cinema chains will provide free broadcasts of the event

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

Cinemas to show Queen's funeral for free on Monday - but you can't buy snacks

Around 150 cinemas across the UK will open their doors on Monday to allow mourning wellwishers the chance to watch the Queen's funeral at their sites, but there are specific rules in place for those who plan to attend

Daily Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Edinburgh VUE cinemas to show Queen's funeral free of charge as Odeon and Cineworld close

In a statement on social media, VUE said that all UK venues are participating in the special broadcast, with guests being offered a complimentary bottle of water upon entry, although no additional snacks or drinks can be purchased

Edinburgh Live · Sep 13, 2022

UK cinemas screening the Queen's funeral for free - but some will close on Monday

Several venues will screen the event on Monday September 19 with government guidance issued for businesses.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

Cinemas to close or screen Queen’s funeral on Monday

Cineworld, Odeon and Showcase are among those closing but others will remain open to screen the funeral for free

Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022