The cafe operated from 1938 until 1953.

This photographs is one of a set probably taken on the opening day.

Note that one of the  padded armchairs ends up in the managers office!

Through the glass screen is the foyer to the circle. This opening was used when a bar was added in 1979.

This photograph, taken in the early 1940's, shows staff making use of the canopy as an unofficial veranda.

Today the Health and Safety Executive might have something to say!

This plan shows how the kitchens were laid out.

 When the cinema was twinned the kitchens were converted to a ladies power room and toilet.

In the 1980's a few items of original tableware were discovered in a void area under the circle. Theses are pictured here after being pieced back together with both traditional and digital glue.

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After the cafe closed in 1953, the area was used as a dance studio. When this closed the cafe and kitchens were used as a store for redundant equipment. Later the cafe area was used as offices.

The dates for these changes are unclear.