The Reel Cinema – formerly the Paragon – shuts it doors for the final time next week.
Conceived, built and run by Robin Sanders – no relation to Granada manager ‘Uncle’ Harry Sanders – The Paragon was the first cinema since the Granada became a bingo hall in the 1970s.
It opened with ET in 1983 and a second one was built adjacent five years later.
When Mr Sanders retired, it was taken over by Reel cinemas.
Work is now underway to replace it with a modern, purpose-built complex of cinemas and restaurants on neighbouring land, the former SKDC car park.
The site of the Paragon Cinema in Sepember 1982
October 1982. Robin Sanders starts work on the Paragon Cinema
Robin Sanders at opening of the Paragon Cinema in 1983 where ET was the film. It was officially opened by former Ted Heath Band singer Dennis Lotis (not on this picture)
Grantham Shopper 10th anniversary children’s party at the Paragon Cinema in 1983
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