Date photo taken : 15th June 2001
Other Information : This building was built in 1934 as the Gaumont Palace cinema. It then changed its name to the Odeon cinema and then the Canon Cinema, which had three screens. I remember watching ET here!
It is now the home of the Zanzibar nightclub.
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Date photo taken : 22nd June 2001
Other Information : This is a photo of the Main Centre looking from the bottom entrance. On the right side is Argos and Wilkinson's. On the left side is Reveal records, Amazing, Staybrite, Camera shop etc.
The site of the main centre was once occupied by one of Derby's main employers - Castlefield's Mill, otherwise known as Boden's lace factory, built in 1821 and was run by the Boden family.
UPDATE: The shops on the right closed summer 2004 and were demolished to make way for the new Westfield Derby shopping centre.
Date photo taken : 15th June 2001
Other Information : This pub built in 1982 used to be called The Coliseum until 2000 when it changed to Baroque. This location used to be the site of Bradleys corner the popular gents outfitter. This site was formerly occupied by a large mid 19th century chapel, which later became the Coliseum Cinema in the 1930's. This corner was cleared in the 1960's to make way for the Main Centre.
UPDATE: This pub closed in May 2004 and was demolished to make way for the new Westfield Derby shopping centre.
Date photo taken : 15th June 2001
Other Information : This pub was built in 1937 when it replaced the original pub that was built in 1833. This pub has changed its name over time it has been called The Royal Telegraph, The Telegraph and Trinian's.
