A man has said that the potential demolition of a historic Glasgow building would be like losing a part of his own family history.

Andrew Moore spent countless days of his childhood admiring the Vogue Cinema when visiting his grandparents in Possilpark – and its architectural beauty has stayed with the 40-year-old long after his grandparents’ death many years ago.

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(Image: Image of Andrew Moore) “The old cinema is more than just a building to me; it is a place filled with memories,” Andrew told the Glasgow Times.

He continued: “As a child, I spent countless days visiting my grandparents in Possilpark, and the cinema was always there. I just fell in love with it – I’ve always had a love for art deco cinemas.  

“Its beauty and history have stayed with me long after my grandparents passed away.

“My mum used to go when she was younger with her friends and even though they live all across the globe now they were shocked to find the position the building is in.

“The building has big family connections for me and losing the old vogue would be like losing a part of my own family history and a connection to my roots.”

(Image: Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) The former cinema and bingo hall, which was erected in 1933 and designed by James McKissack, was first earmarked for demolition in 2023.

Within the last year, the building was bought over by Allied Vehicles who began to demolish the premises, but it was later given legal protection after Historic Environment Scotland (HES) listed it as a building of special historical and architectural interest.

It is currently a C-listed building.

(Image: Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) However, back in September, Allied Vehicles appealed against the decision to U-turn the demolition.  

On the back of the appeal, Andrew decided to launch a petition in a bid to get the building permanently listed.

The petition calls on Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government, and Historic Environment Scotland to intervene and prevent the demolition of what he has described as a beautiful piece of Glasgow’s cultural and architectural heritage which he believes should be preserved for future North Glasgow generations.

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He added: “I know petitions can help with lots of different things and when I read about it and the news articles, I saw that no one had made on yet to save the old vogue.

“I hope the petition reverses the demolition.

“If we sit back, the appeal will be granted, and Glasgow will have no historical buildings left.”

To sign the petition, click HERE 

(Image: Images taken by Colin Mearns, Newsquest) A spokesperson for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said: "HES listed the former Vogue Cinema building in Possilpark at Category C in June 2024, following the issue of a Building Preservation Notice by Glasgow City Council.

"The listing has now been appealed to Scottish Ministers, and we are contributing information as part of that process."

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "The Scottish Government cannot comment on specific planning cases that may come before Ministers in due course."

Allied Vehicles were contacted for comment.