Cine-City are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to co-ordinate the celebration of Brighton’s Duke of York’s Picturehouse 100th Birthday. The Duke of York’s opened its doors for business on September 22nd 1910, making it the UK’s oldest purpose built cinema that has continually operated, as recognised by the Cinema Theatre’s Association.

The award is to support community led activities, including the gathering of a complete archive of historical documents and pictures relating to the Duke of York’s to be housed in Brighton & Hove Museum and to form the basis of an interactive website about the cinema’s history. The project will also include a special centenary programme of films and special events for local schools.

The centenary is a unique opportunity for local people to explore their heritage and engage with the significant role Brighton played in the development of film culture in the UK.

Cine-City are keen to hear from anyone who has memories of going to the Duke of York’s, or who has worked there and has a story to tell.