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We found an abandoned Arch Climbing Wall in london!

Once a glamorous 1930s cinema, this Grade II listed landmark on Acton High Street has lived many lives—but now it sits silent. Explore the history of one of London’s most unique abandoned spaces. Timeline of a Landmark: • 1937: Opened as the Dominion Cinema, a streamline moderne masterpiece launched by Gracie Fields. • 1972 - 2010s: Converted into a massive Gala Bingo Hall and later used as a church. • 2019: Transformed into the Arch Climbing Wall, a £650k state-of-the-art bouldering hub. • 2023: Permanently closed and abandoned. Why did it fail? Despite its stunning architecture, the gym fell victim to a "perfect storm": 1. Skyrocketing Costs: Massive rent hikes and the high price of maintaining a historic building. 2. The Competition: A surge of newer, more accessible climbing centers in West London. 3. Location Woes: Lack of parking and distance from the Tube made it a tough sell for daily commuters. Today, its listed status protects it from the wrecking ball, but its future remains uncertain. #abandoned #abandonedplaces #climbing #climbingwall #climbers #urbex #urbexpeople #london #explorepage #viralvideo