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The turbulent history of St Albans' cinema

Looking back at the various incarnations and rebirth of the venue that dates back to 1908.

The cinema in St Albans cinema has had various incarnations since it first opened in 1908.

Despite some highs and lows, the building re-opened as The Odyssey in 2014 and now shows a range of films among the restored 1930s design of the interior.

Bethany Nicholson tells its fascinating history and rebirth.

(Photo credit: The Odyssey Cinema)

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4 minutes