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No: 491 Contributor: Friern Barnet & District Local History Society Year: 1970 District: New Southgate
Old Coronation Cinema, High Road
This New Southgate cinema opened in 1911, and closed in 1930. It was replaced by the New Coronation next door (see image number 108). The building was used as a powder puff factory in the 1950s and 60s.This view was taken shortly before demolition in 1970. (Colin Barratt Collection)
Picture added on 05 November 2009 at 16:15
It's good to see some old photos of New Southgate
Anonymous comment added on 14 October 2013
I am sure my mum used to work in the powder puff factory,
Added by J Darnell (nee Sindall) on 12 November 2013
used to be called 'The Flea Pit'
Added by Reg on 24 February 2017
My Nan used to take in homework from the factory (was it called Helena's? ) I remember helping to put the puff on a hanky.
Added by Valerie Burdett nee Martin on 14 March 2018
My mum and my aunts worked there and also did homework. I remember the smell of the glue they used and the little ribbons used on the puffs.
Added by Valerie Smith was Drake on 08 July 2019
New Southgate
