Oxford Street No. 400. Most of the southern side west of Davies Street was completely rebuilt between 1865 and 1890, allowing a more uniform freehold ownership. By the 1930s, the street was almost entirely retail, a position that remains today. However, unlike nearby streets such as Bond Street and Park Lane, there remained a seedy element including street traders and prostitutes. Aside from a number of fixed places, there are no provisions for selling licensed goods on Oxford Street. Oxford Street suffered considerable bombing during the Second World War. During the night and early hours of 17 to 18 September 1940, 268
Regent Street Cinema Stamp", was screened. Shira MacLeod, the director of the Regent Street Cinema, said it is the only cinema in the United Kingdom that can screen films in 16 mm, 35 mm, Super 8 and 4K, allowing the cinema to show films that "have been in archives for many years". The cinema is a Grade-II listed building. Notes Citations Sources Regent Street Cinema The Regent Street Cinema is a historic repertory cinema located on Regent Street, London. Opened in 1848 and regarded as "the birthplace of British cinema", the cinema featured the first motion picture shown in the United Kingdom. It