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The Parade - Old Cinema
Hello
I noticed that part of the old Parade cinema in Meadowpark Street looks like its in the process of being demolished, the north facing facade.
Does anyone know what's going on?
Such a shame that another historical building is being demolished for **** built modern flats, if that is what's happening.
charlotte - 30/05/2008 11:19:19 PM
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Yeah, its being demolished. I lived directly across from it, and we got the plans sent to us about 2 months ago. Apparently they are wanting to knock down the salvation army as well, and build a whole load of flats! (can't remember the number but it was more than i thought they could fit there!
Alibali - 1/06/2008 8:44:35 PM
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I posted here previously but must have fallen foul of the moderator. I'll try again.
I can appreciate and share the displeasure at seeing a piece of local history disappear. But in truth, the building itself is not overly special in terms of architecture. There are some photos of the Parade Cinema at "www.scottishcinemas.org.uk/glasgow/parade.html". If you click on the two links to the photos from 1975 and 1980, then the photo's will back this up.
Having said that, it can't be denied that it adds a little something different to the prevailing tenemental builds and perhaps it'd be nice to see the main portion of the facade incorporated into the
Ultimately though, money talks, and if a suitable commercial use cannot be found, then it'll be used for residential purposes. Maintaining the facade may or may not be a requirement of any development. I can't find any reference to the building on Historic Soctland's listed buildings database. But even if retention of the facade were deemed desirable by the council planning department, if there are no developers are willing to take the site on under those conditions, within a sensible time period, then those desires will have to be relaxed.
There have been some loaded comments made thus far about the quality of new-build properties. But the reality of the situation is that the market for sandstone-faced new-build tenaments may not be there due to the price they'd have to be sold at.
Perhaps someone from the Dennistoun Community Council (see link to the left) or Glasgow Council (or similar) could enlighten us on this one...
NB: Out of interest. If you're willing to pay a pound, then you can find out how much was paid for it in May 2007 - see "www.myhouseprice.com/property.cfm?id=Sco2057879".
resident - 2/06/2008 10:49:52 PM
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Hardly the best time to building new flats. Now, if they were pulling down that crime against architecture, Whitehill School, I'd be the first to congratulate them, but the Parade cinema is a little bit of Dennistoun history that should have been retained.
Lily - 3/06/2008 5:51:21 PM
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Sad to hear 'The Parade' might be going. I remember it from the 1940s and 50s, queuing right round on the waste ground almost to the 'Park' cinema (The 'Marne') for the big features. I also remember the ABC minors' Saturday club.
There was an usher who manned the main door who had an unfortunate deformity of the neck. With the casual cruelty of children, we named him Igor, after a similarly afflicted character in a Frankenstein movie. Sorry, Igor, wherever you are - we didnae ken.
Peter Curran - 6/07/2008 9:31:14 PM
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When I was a little girl my mother took me to the Parade. I had to go to the bathroom and could not find my way back to my seat. I started to panic and was walking up and down the aisles. One of the usherettes asked me what my mother looked like. I pointed to a mermaid brooch I was wearing and told the usherette my mother was wearing one the same! I can still recall the usherette laughing. As if she could have found my mother in the dark on the basis of a brooch. Fortunately, my mother noticed me and we were reunited. I've feared the dark ever since. Just kidding!
maria - 11/07/2008 6:33:58 PM
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I used to go to the ABC Minors club on a saturday up at the Rex in Riddrie,then when we moved down to Culloden street the parade cinema was in the process of reopening,when it did all the kids in queue got a free cone .
daisy - 28/07/2008 11:52:18 PM
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The Parade was our saturday morning home when I was in primary school, but we too moved on the ABC minors at the Rex later on. I recall getting thrown out of the Parade for firing 'Skiters' at the screen during a run of the awful John Wayne movie 'Hatari'. Skiters, for those our of the loop, were a construction of four ice lolly sticks which, when arranged in a fan, could be launched with speed but little accuracy, at a big target.
Drew- - 28/06/2010 4:43:14 PM
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Drew,I love your story about the "skiters"
Brings back fond memories of my mischievious but harmless and fun childhood.
mm - 30/06/2010 12:01:19 PM
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I can't substantiate this, but heard a while ago that someone has bought the property and was wanting to buy land next door from the Salvation Army. This would then give them the space to erect a largish block of flats. Nothing is changing, so either the Salvation Army won't sell or the recession has put paid to the idea.
Frank Plowright - 30/06/2010 12:02:08 PM
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A huge (and I mean Huge!) digger has moved into the car park at the old cinema this morning so work must be going to begin.
anon - 1/07/2010 12:23:59 PM
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Hi just want to say we watched the Parade being demolished today ans its so weird to be able to see the windows of nearby neighbours in Marne St. sad day
Aileen Mac - 3/07/2010 5:38:34 PM
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How many flats are planned? Where are all these new people going to park? It's very close to Alexandra Parade school and the traffic is diabolical on school days round there as it is.
Is the Salvation Army hall going to close then? What about all the clubs and Mother and toddler groups? It's a shame if that facility is taken away.
Can we cram any more flats into Dennistoun do you think?
Jemma - 3/07/2010 5:39:22 PM
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I am always all for investment in Dennistoun but I think its really sad that this is not being maintained. As 'resident' says, it adds a little something different to the area. When the Dennistoun old timers talk about how great it was, I can't help but feel part of this must have been the amazing number of facilities and things to do in the area (The Palais, cinemas etc). If you redevelop an area and overload it with flats at the expense of diversity and amenities then no-one benefits.
anon - 3/07/2010 5:40:35 PM
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the sally army is there to stay guaranteed
casper - 3/07/2010 5:40:59 PM
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Some information in the public domain that may help confirm what is happening...
The council lists all recent planning applications here: www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/business/planning_development/
developmentcontrol/sitehistorysearches/
A quick search through the 2008/9/10 archive of applications for any reference to "Meadowpark Street" tells us that two applications (contained in the '26/03/08 - 01/04/08' & '23/04/08 - 29/04/08' summaries) were made in relation to the Parade Cinema site bounded By Meadowpark Street, Marne Street and Craigpark Drive:
1) Planning application reference 08/00291/DC received on 5th Feb 2008 ('valid' on 5th Feb 2008) for "Erection of residential development, formation of access road and car parking" by Montgomery Forgan Associates of Cupar, Fife (www.montgomery-forgan.co.uk) on behalf of Edenoak Property Development of Belfast (www.edenoak.co.uk).
2) Planning application reference 08/00292/DC received on 5th Feb 2008 for ('valid' on 7th Apr 2008) for "Erection of residential development" by and on behalf of the same agent and applicant.
The case officer for both is listed as being Ms L Scully, contactable on 0141 287 6053.
Applications and accompanying plans may be viewed at the Reception Desk, Development and Regeneration Services, 229 George Street, Glasgow G1 1QU which is open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm Friday (excluding public holidays).
resident - 8/07/2010 5:36:13 PM
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I have heard that there are plans to re-introduce the old dance hall. My Gran and Grandad actually met at the dancing in the Parade. The Developers are in discussions with GCC to build a small bar and dance hall (night club). I think this is exactly what Dennistoun needs. No need for expensive taxis into town when you want a few drinks and some late night disco dancing. Hopefully it will be Dennistouns answer to the Shack in Shawlands. I can't wait!
Disco King - 13/07/2010 10:16:36 AM
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i doubt that will happen a nightclub in such a built up area is a bad idea.
anon - 13/07/2010 10:51:21 AM
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That would be brilliant - the shed in Shawlands (though not somewhere I go) Is an good example of fitting in a nightclub into a non city centre neighbourhood. As long as they go after the right crowd and don't attract idiots.
Where did you hear that news disco king?
anon - 13/07/2010 11:36:06 AM
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Hi Disco King I wonder where you got that information about where the dance hall/small bar might be located as the old parade has been razed to the ground. Any information would be gratefully received.
Aileen Mac - 13/07/2010 7:21:09 PM
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I just heard it on the grape vine, one of my mates said that a well known Glasgow "Entertainment Specialist" who's name rymes with "Ring" was looking at the site in order to develop a new city neighbourhood pub/night club, based on the Shed in Shawlands. I think this would be a great idea for Dennistoun. Obviously, they will need to apply to change the licence that the old parade bar had, but I am sure you can apply for a 24 hour licence these days. Exciting times ahead...
Disco King - 14/07/2010 12:20:22 PM
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Sad to see it go I thought the facade would be a listed building. I remember going to the matinees in the 70's and there was a doorman who scared me for no other reason than I thought he looked a bit like dracula lol.
anon - 14/07/2010 12:22:22 PM
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Does all this speculation and rumour about discos and bars in relation to this site not fly in the face of the information I posted above?
Until someone points me in the direction of a formal planning application that supersedes the ones I've referenced, I shall remain unconvinced.
resident - 16/07/2010 10:16:03 AM
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In the late 70's my dad's family ( McKenzie family ) worked in it and there was a problem with screening so while they fixed it they put him up in from of everybody ( he was only 3! ) and he sang a song! So sorry to see it go.
Dennistoun Gal - 6/08/2010 5:59:11 PM
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I remember a young lad with downs syndrome used to sing and dance in between performances when I was a kid in the 70's don't know if he was related to the owners. I have such fond memories of that old place.
anon - 9/08/2010 12:08:48 PM
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Why are they building more flats when the ones that have been for sale for ages in the area aren't selling?
me - 10/08/2010 12:45:19 PM
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Which flats been for sale for ages in the area aren't selling?
I explained at the top of this thread why it'll be flats.
Basically, it's not a listed building (which it apparently isn't), and if no-one wants to take the building/site on commercially (which they apparently don't), the site will be used for residential purposes (which is apparently happening).
The contact details for the council planning officer responsible have also been identified if you would like to find out fuller details.
Talk of a pub, disco, restaurant or other venue is all very well, but it would seem that no-one has been willing to open or succsfully operate such a venue in that building for some time.
So what would you rather? An ever more derelict old building, or fresh new residences that will bring new people to the area who can support our existing commercial enterprise?
resident - 12/08/2010 4:37:53 PM
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In terms of flats in the area not shifting some people are ridiculously unrealistic about what their flats are worth. When I was looking (and boy did I look) I saw some horrific flats in Dennistoun that were more expensive than walk-in condition ones. In particular, some had cracks going through the walls, plumbing and plaster that is in dire need of repair and weird alterations to the shapes of the flats (false walls everywhere etc). If you keep an eye on the market, well presented flats at a reasonable price (and I'm not talking 140k for a 2 bed tenement) will disappear very quickly.
If they build the right flats at the right quality (perhaps of a similar standard to Dennistoun village) they will shift them no bother. Some people (though I can't understand why personally) prefer new flats to tenements anyway so I have no doubt the development will be a success.
It will hopefully make that wee part of the area look much better.
I'd still rather they used it for leisure amenities though.....
e77 - 13/08/2010 5:52:29 PM
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