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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse

Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
Dec 2,2023 3:21 am

... Construction of the barrier will be completed early next year, while the tower and The Plaza beneath it are expected to remain closed for a number of years while restoration work is carried out...

Argentina election: Javier Milei's radical proposals face test of reality

Argentina election: Javier Milei's radical proposals face test of reality
Nov 26,2023 11:41 am

... This equivalence of presentation of the two sides raised howls of protest from groups like The Plaza de Mayo mothers and grandmothers of disappeared persons...

Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details

Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details
Nov 8,2023 5:31 pm

... " She just spent three minutes describing The Plaza hotel, " he shouted, " but she has no recollection when I ask her a question...

Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick
Jun 8,2023 3:40 pm

... All three acts of the play are set in Suite 719 of The Plaza hotel in New York...

Brazil Congress: How did police respond to the protest?

Brazil Congress: How did police respond to the protest?
Jan 9,2023 11:11 am

... Social media posts from the afternoon of 8 January clearly show scores of protestors both outside in The Plaza and milling around inside buildings, in some cases with no police or security forces visible...

Rylan raises £845,000 with 24-hour Children In Need karaoke feat

Rylan raises £845,000 with 24-hour Children In Need karaoke feat
Feb 16,2020 8:08 am

... In 2017, Sara Cox also boogied for 24 hours in an 80 s Danceathon, while Dermot O Leary kicked off the challenges in 2015 with another 24 hours of dance - live on The Plaza outside BBC New Broadcasting House...

Port Talbot Plaza: The cinema being reclaimed by nature

Port Talbot Plaza: The cinema being reclaimed by nature
Feb 16,2020 6:02 am

... The Plaza in Port Talbot, built in the 1930s, closed in 1999 and nature has slowly reclaimed the building...

Port Talbot Plaza: The cinema being reclaimed by nature

Feb 16,2020 6:02 am

Trees have sprung up where cinema-goers once sat

At first glance it appears to be a long abandoned garden, But this is in fact What Remains of a much-loved cinema.

The Plaza in Port Talbot , built in The 1930S , closed in 1999 and nature has slowly reclaimed The Building .

For many people who grew up in the South Wales town and surrounding areas, it is a special place.

Local Boys who went on to become Hollywood stars, Richard Burton , Sir Anthony Hopkins and Michael Sheen , once watched films there.

But in the 20 years since it closed its doors The Local community has watched The Once beautiful building with its Art Deco facade fall into disrepair.

A Red Velvet curtain still hangs in the old auditorium

For Alex Jones , the former owner and projectionist, The Building holds many memories.

He watched The Cinema become quieter and quieter over many years until eventually it was no longer sustainable.

He recalled The Final night: "Every show had been really quiet and it was really demoralising. We were sort of fading away to black that last week.

Decades of dust and debris adorn the dilapidated entrance

"I didn't see The Last show go in [so] I thought I would go and have a Last Look [in the auditorium].

"There were hundreds [of people] in. . Suddenly everybody had a last nostalgia trip. "

The Final film was DreamWorks' The Prince of Egypt.

'Sobbing in The Audience '

The end credits rolled to the Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston soundtrack When You Believe.

"It always chokes me up when I Hear it now," said Mr Jones.

A freezer that once held Ice Cream still stands in the foyer

"People would always leave during the credits. . But everyone stayed, nobody left and it was really quite choking to see it. I think they stayed to see that curtain close for The Last time.

"The curtain shut and you could hear people sobbing in The Audience . People were taking Snapshots - with their instamatic cameras back in those days.

"It was quite a nostalgic moment and everyone was quite choked.

"I never expected that it would be such a poignant moment for people round here, The Final night.

"I'm glad it didn't die with a whimper, it went out with a bit of glory. "

New lease of life

The council bought The Building in 2009 and now to the planning committee for consideration.

If they are approved, the rear section of the Grade II-listed building, which houses the auditorium and stage, will be demolished.

The facade has been a Port Talbot landmark since the '30s

A new structure over the same footprint would replace it - with The Hope of including a 250-seater hall, cafe, meeting rooms and gym - while the frontage would be restored to its former glory.

Mr Jones is thrilled The Building could be used by the community again.

"It's a really iconic building, it's striking from the outside, it's got a beautiful look to it and to have it lit up again, whatever it's going to be, it will be nice to see it again. "

It was The Local cinema for actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton , who grew up in the area

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Source of news: bbc.com

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