Opened in 1929 as the Regent Theatre,this building was renamed The Gaumont in 1952.the Gaumont then became the Odeon in 1963and finally became a Top Rank bingo hall in 1974.At some stage,Mecca took the hall over until 2008.For the last year or so,the hall has been used as a live music venue as it should.I think this is a fine example of an old style cinema what with the ornate ceilings and walls.Long live the Mecca I say.