Why does Bradford care so much about a derelict cinema?

Things look a little brighter for the once-sumptuous Art Deco Odeon, but there are huge challenges. Irna Qureshi argues that the ten-year debate reflects concern about democracy as well as architectureThe vigorous campaign to save Bradford's historic Odeon cinema is gaining extra muscle, after winning a reprieve from the threat of imminent demolition. The 1930s Art Deco building with its iconic towers is located in the centre of Bradford. To its detractors, it might be an eyesore just aching to ...

Read full article Share article