Listen
George Jones talks about his first experience onstage at the Strand. Listen Here.
John Anderson talks about the Strand’s time as a variety theatre in the mid 80s. Listen Here.
David Hull reflects on the Strand’s Variety Theatre years. Listen Here.
Belle Lamont remembers going to the Strand in the 1940s. Listen Here.
Linda Smyth reflects on the Strand’s reinvention as a multiplex in the late 1980s. Listen Here.
Raymond Duff recalls the crowds queuing to get into the Strand Cinema. Listen Here.
Brian Henry Martin highlights the Strand’s resemblance to a ship. Listen Here.
John T. Davis discusses the architecture of the Strand, designed by his uncle, John McBride Neil. Listen Here.
Stephen Mullan reflects on the strand’s importance to east belfast. Listen Here.
Noel Spence talks about the glamour of the Strand in the 1950s. Listen Here.
Alan McClurg recalls a 35mm film snapping during a screening Listen Here.
Ronnie Rutherford reflects on the memories the Strand holds for him and his wider family. Listen Here.
Alan McClurg recalls working as a first aider during the Strand’s years as a variety theatre. Listen Here.
Sandra Patterson talks about being taken to the cinema for the first time. Listen Here.
Perry Zachary recalls the construction and opening of the Strand in 1935. Listen Here.
Michael Briggs talks about his favourite space in the Strand. Listen Here.
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Ian Reynolds reflects on going to the Strand over the years. Read Here.























