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The Regent cinema was built in 1934 by J. Wooldridge & Sons (of The Wharf) on land in Church Way, at the top of Atherton
Hill (always known as "Picture Hill").
It was owned by Miss Moore from Wantage, and opened on 22nd November 1934; Lily Ruddle (later Mrs. Griffith) became cashier
in January 1935.
During the war, it was always packed with troops of all nationalities, evacuees from the cities, as well as people working
in the area, but living away from home. It was one of the few places of entertainment in the area.
The Regent cinema became unprofitable in the 1960s, closed in 1972, and was demolished in 1974, the
houses of Regent Close being built on the site.
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