Former Savoy Cinema now occupied by Halifax Bank. This was constructed in place of the Savoy Maltings, which had previously occupied the rear of the site, and opened in January 1936. The tall, narrow block on Middle Gate formed the foyer, with the main part of the building filling the space behind Nos 38-46. The upper part of the façade is built of brick and stone in alternating bands with a distinctive full-height glazed central panel, with a projecting angled fin in the centre. The foyer led to a public café and a large auditorium with a 40ft (12m) wide proscenium and a single screen (later converted to four screens). The architect was Robert Crombie of Baker Street, London. After 1972 the foyer and glazed front entrance was converted for use by Halifax Building Society and the auditorium behind was demolished. (1)

<1> Historic England, 2024, Newark on Trent, Historic Area Assessment by Historic England (Unpublished document). SNT6029.