Bromley Picturehouse has announced that it will be closing its doors for good on August 1. This beloved classic venue in Bromley, featuring striking Art Deco architecture, has welcomed film lovers for generations. The closure marks the end of a longstanding cinema in the town, with an era echoing the golden years of cinema in the 1920s and 30s ended.
No reason was given for the cinema's closure. Many locals have been disappointed and saddened by the announcement. A spokesperson for Bromley Picturehouse announced on Facebook and X: “We're very sorry to announce that we've made the tough decision to close Bromley Picturehouse from Thu 1 Aug.
“Between now and then, you can continue to enjoy all we have to offer – we hope to see you in the cinema soon. If you're a Member, we'll be in touch in due course.” A petition has since been launched to try and save the Picturehouse, which many are now rallying behind.
A Facebook comment reads: “There’s a save the Picturehouse Facebook group and petition to sign. “This really is sad news as I love this place.” Another user wrote on Facebook in response to the announcement: “Such incredibly sad news.
We have been loyal supporters of Bromley PH since it opened in 2019 and in fact have just renewed our membership. The art deco building is quite beautiful and all the staff unfailingly polite and friendly. “There seemed to be a full programme of events going on and we were looking forward to catching up with some 80s favourit.
