This brand new book reveals and explores the history of some of London's lost cinemas. Economics, war and redevelopment have caused the disappearance of dozens of cinemas in recent decades, but their memories linger on. The Southwark area was once a lively and thriving area of numerous palaces of pleasure, all operating at the same time, and playing an important role in the lives of the local people. Sadly, many were lost during World War II and through subsequent building work but this book vividly brings to life, once again, the golden days of entertainment. Fully illustrated with archive photographs, this fascinating glimpse into Southwark's history will be of great interest to anyone familiar with the area. It is also sure to be of interest to anyone intrigued not just by local history but also the rich and varied history of entertainment in general.