Dreamland, 50 Marine Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ

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Illustration by Andrew Cadey

The striking facade of Margate’s historic Dreamland Cinema. Designed by architects Julian Leathart and W.F. Granger and opened in 1935, this Grade II* listed masterpiece brought the bold, dramatic forms of German Expressionist brickwork directly to the British seafront.

Architecturally, the building is a masterclass in advertising through structure. The dominant feature is the magnificent 80-foot (25-meter) vertical fin tower, which acts as a monumental signage totem with typography spelling out 'DREAMLAND’. Its projecting brick fin was designed not just to anchor the western end of the seafront promenade, but to serve as a high-visibility beacon catching the coastal light. Directly below, the deep signage wall over the entrance creates a powerful horizontal counterweight to the towering totem, integrating bold typography into the fabric of the building.

Dreamland’s streamlined silhouette and masterful integration of signage directly influenced the visual identity of the famous Odeon cinema chain, setting the standard for the modern 'super-cinemas' that would appear across the nation throughout the late 1930s.

First edition limited print run of 75

Illustration by Andrew Cadey

The striking facade of Margate’s historic Dreamland Cinema. Designed by architects Julian Leathart and W.F. Granger and opened in 1935, this Grade II* listed masterpiece brought the bold, dramatic forms of German Expressionist brickwork directly to the British seafront.

Architecturally, the building is a masterclass in advertising through structure. The dominant feature is the magnificent 80-foot (25-meter) vertical fin tower, which acts as a monumental signage totem with typography spelling out 'DREAMLAND’. Its projecting brick fin was designed not just to anchor the western end of the seafront promenade, but to serve as a high-visibility beacon catching the coastal light. Directly below, the deep signage wall over the entrance creates a powerful horizontal counterweight to the towering totem, integrating bold typography into the fabric of the building.

Dreamland’s streamlined silhouette and masterful integration of signage directly influenced the visual identity of the famous Odeon cinema chain, setting the standard for the modern 'super-cinemas' that would appear across the nation throughout the late 1930s.

First edition limited print run of 75

Product Details

Print: Printed on 240gsm Alpha Cellulose paper with a clean white base and a smooth matt surface and acid free. (Titled, signed and numbered in pencil on the reverse)

Mount: High quality ‘ice white’ picture mount with precision cut bevelled edge and a card backing board with printed label. All card is acid free, conservation quality white core, ph neutral board 1.4mm thick