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Roof.

Unfortunately the most interesting part of the roof remained un-photographed. The inside of the roof void was a fascinating world of steelwork and walkways with dire consequences for anyone who stepped off these and onto the fragile plaster ceiling. This void had to be accessed to change lamps in the lighting troughs and to lower the Chandeliers over the rear circle by winch. In later years (post 1983 rewire) the cheap light fittings were lowered by nylon rope

 

View from Rembrandt Cinema Roof Mid 1980's
 

Not so interesting, but with better views. From here the firework displays on the Hook Road Arena and at Sutton could be compared.

Just off picture to the right was the apex of the roof - and the lightning conductor. I always found work away from Box One (under the skylight) during electrical storms! Despite my concerns about being the highest point for some distance, the only local lightning strike I know of hit the pavement outside the shops 100 metres way.