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MEET YOUR NEW MAYOR 👋

Hackney's first Green Party mayor Zoë Garbett talks to us about her historic win, her plans for the borough and most importantly how she is celebrating tonight

Follow for part two: the first week


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🫧👀 Ever see a bus driver blowing bubbles around Hackney?

That's Ricki, he drives the 106 and we caught up with him recently to chat about why he does it

#hackney #hopecore #eastlondon #londonbus


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THE FIRST WEEK ON THE JOB

Mayor Zoë Garbett and Deputy Mayor Dylan Law settle into their offices in the town hall and get out and about in the borough

Follow for part three: the race - the new mayor will be attending the Hackney Half THIS SUNDAY

@hackneymoves
@mayorofhackney


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A foster carer explains how a boy she looked after came from gang involvement and county lines - now he owns a business and has “turned his life around.”

Foster a child. Save a life.

Search ‘Hackney Council fostering’ - we’re with you every step.

#fostering #FCF26 #fostercare #goodnews #hackneynews


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2 days ago

📢 HACKNEY MAYORAL ELECTION RESULT:

🟢 Zoë Garbett has been elected as the new Mayor of Hackney.

The Green Party candidate received 35,720 votes (46.9%) of a total of 76,187.

The turnout was 40.98%

Full results:

Zoë Garbett, Green Party (35,720)
Caroline Woodley, Labour Party (26,865)
Tareke Gregg, Conservative Party (6,345)
Vahid Almasi, Reform UK (4,013)
Eva Steinhardt, Liberal Democrats (2,731)


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LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6 days ago

LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6 days ago


LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6 days ago

LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6 days ago

LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6
6 days ago

LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6
6 days ago

LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🤝 LOCAL HISTORY

🫶 8 historic polling stations we love. Did we miss any?

You have until 10pm to vote today, remember photo ID


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6 days ago

📢 IT’S ELECTION DAY

Polls are now open until 10pm for the Mayoral and local councillor elections for Hackney. Don’t forget your photo ID!


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📢 IT’S ELECTION DAY

Polls are now open until 10pm for the Mayoral and local councillor elections for Hackney. Don’t forget your photo ID!


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6 days ago


Hackney ft. Dean George, founder of @gauchoworld

Raised in E2, he has built a cultural platform spotlighting talent in music, fashion and sport.

Now on Goldsmiths Row, Gauchoworld Space hosts DJ sets, community events and of course - his mum’s famous sorrel.

A local success story still yet to fully unfold.

@gauchoworld.space

#hackney #gauchoworld #localbusiness #londonstories


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1 weeks ago

This will make you smile.

Mohamed has spent the last 18 years as a school bus driver for young people with special educational needs — turning up every single day for students in Hackney who need it the most. 💙

Thank you to Mohamed and all of our bus drivers for everything they do.

#hackney #hackneybusdriver #specialeducationalneeds #community #ukschools


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Big changes drop today for renters and landlords 👀

Plus, our brand-new landlord licensing scheme officially comes into effect.

Want the details? Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗


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Big changes drop today for renters and landlords 👀

Plus, our brand-new landlord licensing scheme officially comes into effect.

Want the details? Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗


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1 weeks ago

Big changes drop today for renters and landlords 👀

Plus, our brand-new landlord licensing scheme officially comes into effect.

Want the details? Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗


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5
1 weeks ago

Big changes drop today for renters and landlords 👀

Plus, our brand-new landlord licensing scheme officially comes into effect.

Want the details? Find out more via the link in our bio 🔗


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1 weeks ago


🌎 Celebrate Earth Week in Hackney and join climate-friendly events all week

🌱 ♻️ @arbeitstudios at The Loop and Trowbridge Gardens are hosting plastic upcycling classes, gardening sessions (with @hackneyherbal), arts and crafts swaps and clothes mending drop-ins up until Saturday 25 April

🌻 🪱 Build your own wormery with @growstudios on Thursday 23 April and swap plants @hearthbakeryhw on Saturday 25 April

🪡 Learn how to hand-sew, make patches and customise your own clothes at these upcycling workshops on Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April @alteristmarketplace


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🌎 Celebrate Earth Week in Hackney and join climate-friendly events all week

🌱 ♻️ @arbeitstudios at The Loop and Trowbridge Gardens are hosting plastic upcycling classes, gardening sessions (with @hackneyherbal), arts and crafts swaps and clothes mending drop-ins up until Saturday 25 April

🌻 🪱 Build your own wormery with @growstudios on Thursday 23 April and swap plants @hearthbakeryhw on Saturday 25 April

🪡 Learn how to hand-sew, make patches and customise your own clothes at these upcycling workshops on Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April @alteristmarketplace


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2 weeks ago

🌎 Celebrate Earth Week in Hackney and join climate-friendly events all week

🌱 ♻️ @arbeitstudios at The Loop and Trowbridge Gardens are hosting plastic upcycling classes, gardening sessions (with @hackneyherbal), arts and crafts swaps and clothes mending drop-ins up until Saturday 25 April

🌻 🪱 Build your own wormery with @growstudios on Thursday 23 April and swap plants @hearthbakeryhw on Saturday 25 April

🪡 Learn how to hand-sew, make patches and customise your own clothes at these upcycling workshops on Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April @alteristmarketplace


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2 weeks ago

🌎 Celebrate Earth Week in Hackney and join climate-friendly events all week

🌱 ♻️ @arbeitstudios at The Loop and Trowbridge Gardens are hosting plastic upcycling classes, gardening sessions (with @hackneyherbal), arts and crafts swaps and clothes mending drop-ins up until Saturday 25 April

🌻 🪱 Build your own wormery with @growstudios on Thursday 23 April and swap plants @hearthbakeryhw on Saturday 25 April

🪡 Learn how to hand-sew, make patches and customise your own clothes at these upcycling workshops on Thursday 23 April and Saturday 25 April @alteristmarketplace


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2 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


950
25
3 weeks ago

The Rio is 50 years old! Opening in 1976, it’s one of the UK’s longest running cinemas.

Throwback to some moments from the Rio Archive:

1. Rio Cinema exterior 1977 (shortly after it opened)
2. A screenings list from 1979
3. Audience at Bhaji on the Beach 1994
4. Rocky Horror Live shadow cast with Richard O’Brien (2018)
5. Unemployed flyer 1980
6. Rio Cinema exterior, 1987/88 (release of Radio Days)
7. Robocop poster 1988
8. Audience at Hot Since 91’s screening of Set It Off, 2016
9. Poster for women’s all nighter event, 1988
10. Pink Palace audience 2023
11. Gay Pride Week, 1980 listings
12. Oreo x The Batman three-day takeover 2022
13. Rio Cinema relaunch 1999

Starting in 1909 as an auctioneer’s shop, Clara Ludski converted it into one of London’s first cinemas, the Kingsland Palace of Animated Pictures. It was rebuilt in 1915 as the Kingsland Empire, then redesigned in 1937 in its current Art Deco style as the Classic Cinema. After spells as an arthouse and a 1970s adult cinema, it became the community-run venue known today.

They’re celebrating their half-century milestone with a six-month programme of screenings and events!

[LINK IN BIO TO SEE IN FULL]

RIO FOREVER x

#londonhistory #ukcinema #ukhistory #hackney #riocinema


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25
3 weeks ago


View Instagram Stories in Secret

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Content from private accounts can only be accessed by followers.

 
File Usage

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How It Works

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