Preservation Mission
Championing the architectural legacy and cultural heartbeat of Somercotes cinema.
The Premier Electric Theatre stands as an enduring monument to early twentieth-century cinematography and local communal life. Our active campaign mobilises conservation experts, local historians, and passionate community advocates to restore, document, and revitalize this cherished historic landmark for future generations.
Conservation Trust Initiative
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Heritage Advocacy
Securing statutory protections and heritage listings to safeguard the structural integrity, original auditorium mouldings, and early silent-era projection galleries from commercial redevelopment.
Oral History Collection
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Community Archive
Gathering first-hand oral testimonies, original ticket stubs, cinema playbills, and rare historical photographs from Somercotes residents to build an open public digital archive.
Feasibility & Vision 2026
03
Adaptive Restoration
Developing architectural feasibility proposals to return the site to active cultural use as a repertory cinema, community arts exhibition gallery, and educational heritage centre.
Inquiries & Information
Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Heritage Project Office
90 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 4LY • +44 1773 602000 • heritage@premierelectrictreatre.org.uk
HERITAGE INITIATIVE & ARCHIVE
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We invite community members, local historians, and supporters to submit archive photographs, personal recollections, or join the preservation campaign for The Premier Electric Theatre.