The photographs relate to a preview of the film 'Homes for All' at which the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, Sheriff and Sheriff's Lady all attended. Ernest Johnson, manager at the time, is also featured in the images.
Photographs of events held in St George's cinema, York
This material is held atExplore York Archives
- Reference
- GB 192 CIN/3
- Dates of Creation
- 1946
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 6 images Archives - Non-digital
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
These binders were created by Ernest Johnson, formerly the manager of St George's cinema, Castlegate, York during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1937, he was the manager of the Picture House cinema, York. He served in Egypt during WW2 as a RAF flight lieutenant, returning to York in 1946 as manager of St George's cinema, Castlegate, York. He was later assistant manager of Associated Tower cinema, Leeds. He died in York in 1999 aged 88 yrs.
Access Information
Open
Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.
Custodial History
They remained in the custody of Mr Johnson until his death, and then in the custody of his widow, Moyra Johnson until her death in 2012.