Carlton Cinema, Essex Road

Carlton Cinema
The building in 2005
Interactive map of the Carlton Cinema area
General information
Architectural styleArt Deco
LocationEssex Road, Islington
Coordinates51°32′25″N 0°05′50″W / 51.5404°N 0.0971°W / 51.5404; -0.0971
Opened1930
Renovated2015
Governing bodyResurrection Manifestations (church)
Design and construction
ArchitectGeorge Coles
Other information
Seating capacity2,226
Public transit access Essex Road
Highbury & Islington
Angel
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated16 January 1974
Reference no.1292870

The former Carlton Cinema (and then Mecca Bingo) is an Art Deco Grade II* listed building, located at 161–169 Essex Road, Islington, London. It was completed in 1930 as a cine-variety theatre with a capacity of 2,226 seats.