This picture shows the Regal Cinema back in 1963.
This building was originally the Octagon Baptist Chapel. Built in 1803.
George Charles Smith in 1807 became the pastor there. (born 1782 London, Leicester Square). He was known as Bosun Smith.
In 1822 he Converted the building to the Jordan Baptist Chapel
1879 it was Converted to The Central Hall
December 15th 1910 Picturedrome opened in Central Hall
Became The Regal Cinema.