SaveOurSandonia

The Sandonia is a derelict former theatre & cinema in the West Midlands. We are a local campaign dedicated to preserving this architectural and historical gem.

[Theatres Trust @TheatresTrust]

We have also strongly objected to the current proposals for the Sandonia in Stafford
https://t.co/MU4lm6IfqE

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🆘1/4 📽️ LIGHTS. CAMERA. DEMOLITION 💡 @SAVEBrit has added its objection to proposals to flatten The Sandonia - a spectacular piece of early #cinema architecture in the West #Midlands town of #Stafford ♻️🎞️ Latest chapter of the saga here➡️https://t.co/IKqbfQh9hE

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🆘Concerning images emerging showing the apparent demolition of Harrow's former Dominion Cinema frontage📽️Planning permission for flats behind was conditional on retention and restoration of the facade⚠️Urgent action by @harrow_council needed👁️@gdh1961 @CTheatreAssoc @C20Society

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🔥 Demolition News📢 SAVE's alternative plans for preserving Stafford's historic Sandonia Cinema draw local press coverage👍 https://t.co/yspQ2qiJBk 🏛️Full details on the plans on our website➡️https://t.co/zkAB1ptl8U

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🔥 PRESS RELEASE💪🏛️ SAVE launches new plan to preserve historic 1920s Stafford Cinema📽️Full details here ➡️https://t.co/zkAB1ptl8U

[Cinema Theatre Assoc @CTheatreAssoc]

TODAY!-BOOK BY 4.30! Sat 4 Sept at 5.30pm UK/ 9.30am US PT - CURVES AND STREAMLINES- exploring the cinema works of F E BROMIGE, his methods and inspirations-by Prof. Bruce Peter,includes Harrow Dominion (below)-LAST FEW TIX!
Tickets (£3 members, £5 others) https://t.co/FhvbWzbqzf

[Cinema Theatre Assoc @CTheatreAssoc]

Watch Sandonia demolition attempt on local BBC News https://t.co/KfUm4ngz8C

[SaveOurSandonia @SSandonia]

Thank you Peter Wylde for appearing on this with us!

[Cinema Theatre Assoc @CTheatreAssoc]

Watch Sandonia demolition attempt on local BBC News https://t.co/KfUm4ngz8C

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🆘HOT OFF THE PRESS🔥 @SAVEBrit legal action halts illegal demolition of Stafford gem💪Owners had commenced demolition over the weekend without permission ⚒️➡️https://t.co/JaHoFJWrJg

[Richard Harwood KC @RichardHarwood2]

A lesson in the need to follow planning permission requirements on demolition. A very quick alert by local campaigner Jack Pearce. Pleased to have acted with Harry Campbell and @Susan_Ring of @HGLegal for @SAVEBrit

[SaveOurSandonia @SSandonia]

Thanks so much SAVE!

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🆘HOT OFF THE PRESS🔥 @SAVEBrit legal action halts illegal demolition of Stafford gem💪Owners had commenced demolition over the weekend without permission ⚒️➡️https://t.co/JaHoFJWrJg

[gillian darley @gilliandarley]

BBC Radio 4 - Archive on 4, Return to Subtopia. It’s still out there ... https://t.co/NM2k2s9sE1

[SaveOurSandonia @SSandonia]

The Sandonia should be saved and retrofitted - for our heritage and our environment!

[Architects’ Journal @ArchitectsJrnal]

♻️♻️♻️ THE GREENEST BUILDING IS THE ONE THAT ALREADY EXISTS ♻️♻️♻️

💥 50,000 buildings demolished every year in the UK
💥 10% of UK carbon emissions come from construction

Show your support ✊ for #RetroFirst on #EarthDay

Stay informed: https://t.co/SPc7O3joGT

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

🆘PRESS RELEASE: Liverpool Cinema which inspired the Beatles needs a ‘ @LidlGB Help from its Friends’🎸Despite being a well loved @coopuk supermarket until April 2020 and a time of #ClimateEmergency, Lidl want to demolish it to build...a supermarket♻️➡️https://t.co/W8mnLcYTK8

[Staffordshire Live @staffs_live]

What amazing lives they led @nationaltrust
https://t.co/JUhJ9xpd2t

[SaveOurSandonia @SSandonia]

@SAVEBrit @CTheatreAssoc @TheatresTrust @C20WestMids @C20Society @HistoricEngland @CovSoc @covobservernews @Coventry2021 @coventrycc @ArtDecoSocUK Fantastic!

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

📽️💪Coventry's historic former Odeon, now known as The Ellen Terry Building, set to be transformed ♻️ Opened in the 1920s, it was Coventry's first 'super cinema', seating 2,500 people ➡️https://t.co/IoO8ygCP4U

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

📢 ONLINE EVENT 🚨 Join SAVE and Michael Hebbert to explore the implications of tall buildings on Manchester's heritage and the environment 🌻 Wednesday 24th February, 11am - 11:45am ➡️ Tickets here 👉https://t.co/gIqwyivVR1
📷proposed 40-storey tower from Albert Square 2018

[SaveOurSandonia @SSandonia]

@SAVEBrit @thevicsoc @SPAB1877 @victoriansecret @hantschronicle @thegardenstrust @AMS1924 @HistoricEngland @dailyecho @historicfarnbro @Telegraph Fantastic news

[SAVE Britain's Heritage @SAVEtoReuse]

📢Hot off the Press💪Swift and decisive intervention from @SAVEBrit thwarts demolition of unlisted model Edwardian farm near Farnborough in Hampshire ♻️ We are now seeking to list the farm and seek alternative uses➡️https://t.co/f33cROc7HM
📸Darren Buckland