The Bournemouth Community Church is an Art Deco building in the Moordown area of Bournemouth, England.
| Bournemouth Community Church | |
|---|---|
_(3).jpg) The building in 2022 | |
 Interactive map of the Bournemouth Community Church area | |
| Alternative names | Moderne Cinema |
| General information | |
| Status | active |
| Type | church |
| Architectural style | Art Deco architecture |
| Location | 711–715 Wimborne Road, Moordown, Bournemouth, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 50°44′58″N 1°52′38″W / 50.74944°N 1.87712°W |
| Year built | 1935 |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Edward George de Wilde Holding |
History
editThe Moderne Cinema was built in 1935 by Edward George de Wilde Holding, a specialist architect of cinemas who worked in Bournemouth from 1927 until 1938.[1] The building is in the Art Deco style.[1] The cinema was converted into a bingo hall in 1970 but closed in 2008.[2] It became a church in 2011 and was refurbished in 2013.[3] The building is now used as a church and conference centre known as "Lifecentre".[4]
References
edit- 1 2 "Building record MDO43664 - Moderne". Dorset Council.
- ↑ "Movie Theaters Designed by Edward G. De Wilde Holding - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ Vass, Melanie (2013-02-19). "The magic of The Moderne: how the cinema earned a special place in the hearts of residents". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ↑ "LIFECENTRE". LIFECENTRE. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
External links
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