Petition to Save Newcastle's Paramount Theatre

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Bernard Spears - signed on 08/12/2002 at 20:48 GMT
Location: Carlisle
Country: England
Comments: You have no photos of the 'Egyptian' Pendant Lamps on the Main Staircase.



Lesley Abah - signed on 08/12/2002 at 20:46 GMT
Location: Hexham
Country: England



Kathleen Haldane - signed on 07/12/2002 at 11:47 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: uk
Comments: City of Culture and thinking of destroying the Odeon - it's sheer stupidity



John Park - signed on 06/12/2002 at 23:20 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



Marc James Donnelly - signed on 06/12/2002 at 21:31 GMT
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: Northumberland
Comments: Should be restored and used once again.



Joe Christie - signed on 06/12/2002 at 21:30 GMT
Location: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Country: GREAT BRITAIN
Comments: This historic buiding must be saved for ourselves and future generations.



jeff barron - signed on 06/12/2002 at 21:20 GMT
Location: newcastle
Country: u.k.
Comments: IF THE CITY HALL IS TO BE DEMOLISHED TO MAKE WAY FOR A NEW POOL, SURELY IT WOULD MAKE SENSE TO RESTORE THE ODEON AS A MUCH BETTER REPLACEMENT. AND IT WOULD BE LESS EXPENSIVE THAN A NEW BUILDING. WHEN THE ODEON WAS A SINGLE FULLY EQUIPED THEATRE IT WAS ALWAYS MUCH BETTER IN ALL RESPECTS THAN THE CITY HALL. THE ODEON IS A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING AND MUST BE SAVED.



katie green - signed on 06/12/2002 at 16:01 GMT
Location: newcastle
Country: U.K.



Martin Smith - signed on 06/12/2002 at 14:09 GMT
Location: Alnwick
Country: Northumberland
Comments: Such a rich part of our heritage, surely deserves better treatment than the bulldozer will give it.



Simon Walker - signed on 05/12/2002 at 12:54 GMT
Location: Sunderland
Country: England



Steph Cunliffe - signed on 05/12/2002 at 12:53 GMT
Location: Houghton-le-spring
Country: England



Devi Jankowicz - signed on 04/12/2002 at 22:29 GMT
Location: Hitchin: ex-Newcastle
Country: UK
Comments: Please list it, restore it, and reopen it.



Adam McCormack - signed on 04/12/2002 at 21:58 GMT
Location: Dundee - Formerly Newcastle
Country: UK
Comments: I echo all the comments from the others. We have precious little left of these venues in Newcastle, ABC's Haymarket & Westgate Road to name a few. Don't destroy our past for the sake of it.



Iain Purdie - signed on 04/12/2002 at 20:32 GMT
Location: Bradford (originally Gateshead)
Country: England
Comments: The Odeon is one of the first three cinemas I can ever remember going to (along with the Odeon on Low Fell and the ABC on Westgate Road). Great place and a lovely building. Don't waste it just for the sake of some awful new glass structure plonked where the Mayfair used to be.



Rebecca Goodfellow - signed on 04/12/2002 at 17:54 GMT
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
Country: England



Jean Davis Goodfellow - signed on 04/12/2002 at 17:53 GMT
Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
Country: England
Comments: The Odeon should be saved.



MARTIN BROWN - signed on 03/12/2002 at 15:59 GMT
Location: WHITLEY BAY
Country: ENGLAND
Comments: IF NEWCASTLE COUNCIL IS PREPARED TO SELL THE CITY HALL SIMPLY TO RAISE MONEY FOR A SWIMMING POOL (WHY?) DON'T BE SURPRISED IF THEY HAVE NO OBJECTIONS TO WHATEVER SCHEME ANY DEVELOPER COMES UP WITH FOR THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE!



linda doninger - signed on 03/12/2002 at 11:36 GMT
Location: newcastle upon tyne
Country: england
Comments: It's a grand building and I remember going when I was younger and it used to make you feel exciting and grandeur



Julia Locklan - signed on 03/12/2002 at 09:52 GMT
Location: South Shields
Country: England
Comments: First the Mayfair, now the Odeon! Come on Newcastle, if you want to be the capital of culture, act like it!!!!!!



George Dodds - signed on 03/12/2002 at 00:31 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Country: UK
Comments: tTo much of Newcastle original character has been lost allready, lets not turn it into Milton Keynes!!



Brett Stawart - signed on 02/12/2002 at 22:10 GMT
Location: Morpeth
Country: UK
Comments: Culture - definition of: 1. the appreciation and understanding of literature, arts, music, etc. 2. the customs, ideas and civilisation of a particular people or group 3. a developed understanding of the arts. How can Newcastle be the Capital of Culture if the Council don't understand the historical and traditional importance of the Odeon building? The DCMS should re-examine their decision.



Graham Brown - signed on 02/12/2002 at 22:01 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: Newcastle City Council need to listen to the public on this one. We want the building saved, restored to its original state and put to good use...i.e. not another wine bar.



Catherine Dale - signed on 02/12/2002 at 21:50 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Comments: It would be criminal to do anything with this building other than preserve its architecture, character and historical value. It should be relisted immediately - it is part of Newcastle's heritage and should remain as such.



Dean Harrowell - signed on 02/12/2002 at 20:07 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Comments: Was the greatest film experience. A proper cinema, with large screens and an atmosphere. Sorry, but these new things are soulless!



Mark Simmons - signed on 02/12/2002 at 20:07 GMT
Location: Stoke On Trent
Country: UK
Comments: too lovely a building to tear down, surely - what about a new home for the mayfair?



Charlotte Brown - signed on 02/12/2002 at 20:01 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: England



Adrian Graham - signed on 02/12/2002 at 19:53 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: England
Comments: Surely such a good example of Deco architecture won't be allowed to disappear? Hang on, there's a council involved. Councils waste money so whatever happens will happen to the highest bidder. That'll be another bar then? Great - Newcastle doesn't have many of those. /sarcasm.



Mark Goodman - signed on 02/12/2002 at 18:59 GMT
Location: South Shields
Country: England



Julia Emmerson - signed on 02/12/2002 at 17:48 GMT
Location: Sunderland
Country: England
Comments: This beautiful example of period architecture should be preserved for future generations!



Colin Greener - signed on 02/12/2002 at 12:14 GMT
Location: Gateshead
Country: England
Comments: The only cinema that had a soul. I don't want it turned into another trendy, expensive, boring wine bar.Put it to some good use eg, the Rock/Alternative scene, which has been decimated in Newcastle of late.



Kimberley Penn - signed on 02/12/2002 at 11:15 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Comments: This venue would be perfect for concerts (again). It is a wonderful building and should be used wisely and effectively.



David Potter - signed on 02/12/2002 at 11:09 GMT
Location: North Shields
Country: England
Comments: Newcastle-Capital of Culture? You must be joking!!!



helen spencer - signed on 02/12/2002 at 10:07 GMT
Location: newcastle
Country: britain



Gill Harrowell - signed on 02/12/2002 at 10:04 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England



Elaine Binney - signed on 02/12/2002 at 00:44 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: Tyne & Wear
Comments: We've already lost the Mayfair. Newcastle is becoming a "faceless" city. Losing the Odeon would be another nail in the coffin of individuality. The Odeon is a venue that has even entertained the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd in the past.



Shen Spencer - signed on 01/12/2002 at 21:17 GMT
Country: Newcastle, UK



sue craig - signed on 01/12/2002 at 18:33 GMT
Location: newcastle upon tyne
Country: britain



Thomas Cope - signed on 30/11/2002 at 18:53 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: Tyne+Wear



Sarah Binns - signed on 29/11/2002 at 20:37 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: This is a wonderful example of art-deco interior design, whatever happens to the building, the design features should be preserved



Caroline Herbert - signed on 29/11/2002 at 18:46 GMT
Location: Newacastle
Country: UK



Kris Wilkinson - signed on 29/11/2002 at 18:45 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



William Burden - signed on 29/11/2002 at 15:24 GMT
Location: North Shields
Country: England



Katrina Forte - signed on 29/11/2002 at 15:04 GMT
Location: Hartlepool
Country: UK
Comments: I think it is a disgrace that this building was delisted and it is obvious it was only due to Newcastle Councils economic greed.



diane jones - signed on 29/11/2002 at 13:45 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne



Tom Emerson - signed on 29/11/2002 at 09:59 GMT
Location: Chester-le-Street
Country: U.K.



David Hindmarsh - signed on 29/11/2002 at 09:00 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



Sarah Foulkes - signed on 29/11/2002 at 08:53 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: England



Andrew Pettitt - signed on 29/11/2002 at 01:07 GMT
Location: Discovery Bay
Country: Hong Kong



Joan Mence - signed on 28/11/2002 at 23:05 GMT
Location: Chester-le-Street
Country: UK
Comments: It would verge on criminal to even think about demolition. It's time we hung on to what is good about the past instead of pandering to suited archi types who only want to make a fast buck or get a 'name' for themselves. Look at the disasters of 60's building - what a waste!! Ditch trendy and think class!!



Rose Hall - signed on 28/11/2002 at 22:50 GMT
Location: newcastle upon tyne
Country: england
Comments: as a child and a young woman decore was always a mirical, and magic to me, it must be saved



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David Profit - signed on 28/11/2002 at 22:37 GMT
Location: South Shields
Country: England
Comments: Many, many fine buildings have been lost over the years, not one without regret in the future. Is the Odeon to be another irretrievable statistic of short sightedness



stuart mcdougal - signed on 28/11/2002 at 20:21 GMT
Location: newcastle
Country: uk



John Dore - signed on 28/11/2002 at 20:09 GMT
Location: Gateshead
Country: England



Linda Green - signed on 28/11/2002 at 20:08 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England



Bernard Helm - signed on 28/11/2002 at 19:22 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Comments: I would love to know more about the reason(s) why the Department of Culture, Media and Sport decided to de-list the Odeon. Presumably this only happens if it is under pressure to do so from a particular group or individual. Does anyone know? Is the Department obliged to tell us? I think they should.



Chris Deas - signed on 28/11/2002 at 18:38 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: You can't pull it down or let it rot; this cinema is part of Newcastle's heritage!!



Stephen Southern - signed on 28/11/2002 at 18:34 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: United Kingdom
Comments: The Odeon is part of Newcastle, we can't let it be turned into another fun pub or luxury flats.



Julian L Harrop - signed on 28/11/2002 at 18:19 GMT
Location: West Pelton
Country: UK
Comments: Important to save



John Pendlebury - signed on 28/11/2002 at 15:38 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK



Neil Quinn - signed on 28/11/2002 at 14:04 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: Tyne and Wear



Amanda Harris - signed on 28/11/2002 at 13:39 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: Tyne and Wear



Beth Gatherar - signed on 28/11/2002 at 13:15 GMT
Location: Leeds
Country: England



Charles Heath - signed on 28/11/2002 at 11:22 GMT
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Country: England
Comments: This fine example of cinema heritage should be preserved and continue as a cinema of character.



Mark Phillipson - signed on 28/11/2002 at 11:09 GMT
Location: Headingley
Country: UK
Comments: To all the planners out their, have some common sense and award The Paramount Theatre the listed status it deserves.



Jon King - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:57 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK
Comments: I'm all for new and exciting architecture, but please let us keep gems from the past as well.



Craig Dixon - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:39 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK



Malcolm Herdman - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:25 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Comments: Surely it can't be beyond the wit of an enlightened council to ensure that a suitable use be found for a building with such a magnificent interior. Even a non-public use of the building would be preferable to allowing it to be destroyed. That would be an act of vandalism companrable to the loss of the Royal Arcade, two sides of old Eldon Square, or the Old Town Hall and the City Library. Let's not keep repeating past mistakes.



Keith Dover - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:16 GMT
Location: Chester le Street
Country: England
Comments: The Paramount reminds me of being a child, being entertained in comfort and Art Deco style which sadly lacking in modern day complexes



Bronya Kemp - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:12 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England



Clare Jeffrey - signed on 28/11/2002 at 10:09 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



Catherine Hardwick - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:49 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: England



Joanne Slater - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:39 GMT
Location: Gosforth
Country: England



Elizabeth Brennan - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:26 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



Claire Storey - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:26 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK



Robert Duncan - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:25 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: Newcastle has lost too many significant buildings over the past 40 years. Save the Paramount/Odeon.



jim lillie - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:20 GMT
Location: newcastle
Country: uk
Comments: a landmark in full technicolor splendour



Lee Tomlinson - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:15 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: United Kingdon
Comments: It is a beautiful building, and I think it should still be a cinema - maybe it could become the headquarters for the Tyneside cinema!



Philippa Nee - signed on 28/11/2002 at 09:15 GMT
Location: Kelvedon Essex
Country: UK



Louise Sarginson - signed on 27/11/2002 at 19:46 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: Britain
Comments: Some people prefer character to plastic, overpriced multiscreens!



Bill Gabel - signed on 27/11/2002 at 16:35 GMT
Location: New York City
Country: USA
Comments: I've seen a lot of beautiful theatres get destroyed. I was the last projectionist in the now razed Art Deco Warner Beverly Hill Theatre in California. The loss of a beutiful theatre like that is a big mistake to future generations. As a side note they replaced the Beverly with a parking lot.



Elsie Taylor - signed on 27/11/2002 at 16:19 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Comments: Newcastle lost many beautiful buildings in the 1960's therefore what little we have left must be preserved.



Andrew Newman - signed on 27/11/2002 at 14:56 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK



Sarah-Jayne Goodfellow - signed on 27/11/2002 at 14:12 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: England
Comments: The Odeon (Paramount) should be saved for future generations.



Linda Spurdle - signed on 27/11/2002 at 10:48 GMT
Location: Newcastle
Country: UK



Vicky Turnbull - signed on 27/11/2002 at 10:45 GMT
Location: Newcastle on Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: This building should never have been delisted.



Tracey Randall - signed on 27/11/2002 at 09:36 GMT
Location: Lichfield
Country: United Kingdom



Amanda Miller - signed on 27/11/2002 at 09:08 GMT
Location: Chester
Country: UK
Comments: Having lived in Newcastle for a number of years and appreciative of the valuable mix of architectural styles within the city it is very important that such a distinctive, unique building is preserved. It occupies a prime location and it would be disgraceful and shameful if the local authorities do not respect the views of the local community.



Gary Robinson - signed on 26/11/2002 at 21:12 GMT
Location: London
Country: UK



Rebecca Oliver - signed on 26/11/2002 at 21:11 GMT
Location: London
Country: UK



James Nielsen - signed on 25/11/2002 at 22:57 GMT
Location: Billingham
Country: England
Comments: Made my first ever visit to the cinema on Saturday (Nov 23). Don't let Newcastle lose this piece of History.



Dario Galimberti - signed on 25/11/2002 at 22:00 GMT
Location: Lugano
Country: Switzerland



Ian Drysdale - signed on 25/11/2002 at 12:36 GMT
Location: Gateshead
Country: UK
Comments: The Art Deco interiors are part of the building's individuality and cannot be replaced. The Council should realise this and not settle for a redevelopment that will be indistinguishable from anywhere else.



Rob Lawson - signed on 24/11/2002 at 22:59 GMT
Location: Gateshead
Country: UK
Comments: I give my full support to your campaign, particularly following the disgraceful de-listing of the building.



Amanda Hartshorn - signed on 24/11/2002 at 10:23 GMT
Location: CHESTER LE STREET
Country: ENGLAND
Comments: oRIGINALLY FROOM GATESHEAD, I SPENT ALOT OF MY YOUNGER YEARS VISITING THIS CINEMA, AND I CAN STILL REMEMBER HOW BEAUTY OF THE BUILDING. THIS BUILDING SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ROT AWAY.



George Reywer - signed on 23/11/2002 at 22:23 GMT
Location: Houghton-le-Spring
Country: UK
Comments: I have just visited the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California whilst on holiday in thr USA which shows what can be done done with some imagination!



Steve Lynch - signed on 22/11/2002 at 17:07 GMT
Location: Sale
Country: United Kingdom
Comments: It's about time Local Authorities recognised the catalyst for regeneration such a preservation project would provide. Equally the so-called council heritage officers should be sacked as they are drawing wages on false pretences!!!!! Salford City council officers were equally useless when it came to helping save our cinema the Ambassador from the same fate at the hands of the DCMS. Oh and by the way Tessa Jowell ignores correspondence as do most of the NEW Labour tribe!!!!!



neil robinson - signed on 21/11/2002 at 00:00 GMT
Location: coxhoe durham
Country: uk



Tim Addyman - signed on 20/11/2002 at 20:06 GMT
Location: York
Country: UK



Ian Grey - signed on 20/11/2002 at 09:20 GMT
Location: Leeds
Country: UK
Comments: This is a terrible waste of a remarkable building that has the potential top be a first class civic theatre. It could be easily adapted to suit a concert hall, a large theatre for touring spectaculars and even show films again on special occasions.



Graham Soult - signed on 19/11/2002 at 21:56 GMT
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: UK
Comments: Please sign this petition, and give your support to the campaign to save Newcastle's Paramount Theatre.

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