SIR – I read with interest the article in the Telegraph & Argus (‘Battle of Ritz puts ballroom at risk’, February 22).
In the thirties when the silent films were changed to the talkies, the Associated British Cinemas (ABC) built a new chain of buildings to accommodate these cinemas across the UK named The Ritz and The Regal. Cinemas in Bradford, Huddersfield and Brighouse were named The Ritz whilst in Halifax The Regal.
Consequently, due to changes in the entertainment environment, these closed down.
New management would no doubt enquire if they could change the cinema in Brighouse to a ballroom and still use the name The Ritz.
Now that we are in 2017, to balance the equation, this building in question could be named The Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse.
Philip Wetton, Rydings Walk, Brighouse
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