Gala Bingo, Kings Heath, Birmingham, August 2010

History

King’s Heath Gala Bingo closed in 2007 after providing entertainment for bingo players for almost 20 years. The building was originally an architect designed cinema in the neo-classical style which opened in 1925.

Another victim of the rising tide of bingo hall closures, the premises have not been demolished, but it is unlikely that they will return to bingo as local business people are seeking planning permission for conversion to a restaurant and conference centre.

Report

After cutting my hand and not noticing till my shirt was covered in blood we was in. Amazing place. Very wet in places with bent copper pipes in a lot of places. One set of toilets had a waterfall coming out a light fitting. Lights and power still on so saves on batteries. Loved it here though

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I know its been done loads but still a top explore