A tour of the famous Kilburn State with David Neale whose passion for the building and its historic Wurlitzer organ ensured that it can still be played within the marvellous 1930s former cinema (now a church). Organist Michael Wooldridge plays a concert.

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1. Is there any way to get in touch with David Neale? If he was at Kilburn when organist George Wright performed, I'd like to hear his story regarding that. I'm writing GW's biography and can be reached at georgewrightbook@gmail.com or via http://www.GeniusOfGeorgeWright.com Thanks kindly! -Bill Coale
2. I love this Art deco Building ...and the Wurlitzer of Course ;-)
3. Hi, I'm looking to get in touch with David Neale about the opening night of the Kilburn State. I'm the President of the Gracie Fields Appreciation Society, and obviously she was at the opening night's performance. I'm looking for any further information, and also the full news reel of the opening -which was tantalisingly used in a 1999 Wurlitzer video with John Mann. PLEASE can you help in any way to get me in touch with David? Thanks!!
4. THANKS ..
5. Hi Greig I know the State open on Sundays - Ruach Ministries' head office is in Brixton and you could contact them admin@ruach-ministries.co.uk
6. Thanks for that Anna ... can you still visit the State ? I heard a religious organisation had taken over the building but i don't know if thats true
7. Hi Greig Thanks for your comments. I've passed your regards onto David Neale, who remembers you well.
8. wow .... ive just found this video ... i was the General Manager of the Kilburn state in 1989 ... an amazing building with an amazing history .. thanks for sharing Dave .. you don't look a day older ,,, Greig Mcgill
9. Hi Anna Thanks for getting back to me.... yes they have a new website Visit wembley visit Brent so I offered my services for free and I thought I'd do a small piece on the Gaumont. I work in a TV studio that used to be a film studio. So i understand Davids Passion for that building. I was looking around for photos anecdotes etc. my email is mike.edwards@ftv.co.uk many thanks Mike.
10. Hi Mike I'll contact him and ask him if I can pass on his number to you. Is it for Brent council? Best wishes Anna
11. Hi Anna is there any way to contact David? I'm putting together a little piece for a local council website. Mike
12. Dear David Thank you very much for sharing this great video about the history of the Kilburn State. I was fortunate to hear the organ in action one Sunday morning when Ken Stroud was playing. Many owe you Len a great deal of gratitude for keeping the Organ in its original home and for keeping the building from falling apart. At least the building is being preserved and I trust maintained. I believe Bishop John Francis to be a good man who I hope you will be able to work with in the future.