Originally called the Surrey County Theatre, it was renamed as a cinema in 1929, and in 1947, it became the 'Gaumont'. The auditorium has since been demolished, but the entrance and foyer were retained, and are now part of the Times 2 Shopping Centre.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Surrey County Cinema
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