A LAKELAND cinema will invite the public to see behind the scenes as part of the Heritage Open Days programme.

On Saturday September 9, the Royalty, in Bowness, opens its doors to the public for the national event, giving visitors a chance to find out more about the preserved 1920s cinema, which celebrated it's 90th anniversary earlier this year.

As well as learning about the building's history, there will be a number of archive newsreels being shown and the historic Wurlitzer organ will be played.

Members of the team responsible for the organ's restoration will be on hand to answer questions about how it works, and to talk about the restoration project.

A number of short silent films will be shown, and local organist Paul Gregson will accompany these on the organ for a truly authentic 1920s cinema experience.

Cinema owner Charles Morris says: "The Royalty is one of the few picture palaces from the 1920s to still be open and operating as a cinema. We look forward to welcoming the public for a peek behind the scenes and a dose of nostalgia."

The free event runs from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 9.