Kinema in the Woods – Lincolnshire, England - Atlas Obscura

Once a farmhouse in the early 19th century, it was later converted into a leisure and entertainment center serving the nearby Victoria Hotel. After the hotel was destroyed by fire, the building was converted into the 68th British cinema, which opened in 1922. It was originally called "Tingzi Cinema".

However, the internal clearance does not allow the use of ordinary projection systems after completion, so a back projection system is installed. The first screening in the cinema was a film by Charlie Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin), 

 Did not rush to the premiere in time. The cinema now includes two screens, and the rear projection system is still running on the original auditorium screen. Kinema in the woods is considered the only cinema in the world

 The back projection system is still used. 

Until 1953, the original auditorium used traditional folding seats except for the first six rows. They were occupied by recliners and received high prices from fans. 

Captain Carleton Cole Allport was responsible for this amazing conversion, and retained ownership until 1973. The new owner James Green installed three historic manual Compton Kinestra theater organs in 1987. During weekend screenings, the organ is often played in intervals. 

The cinema is open every day except Christmas.

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