Yet countless movie theatres have fallen by the wayside across the city over the years. They will be remembered with fond memories by thousands of cinema-goers who enjoyed a trip to the flicks to see their favourite movies back in the day. These images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of K S Wheelan and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Go inside Leeds's 'secret cinema' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Plaza Cinema
From 1958 Plaza Cinema on New Briggate was a major city centre cinema, playing many independent and ‘B’ films, as well as Continental ‘art’ films, until it closed in February 1985. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. ABC Cinema on Vicar Lane
The ABC Cinema on Vicar Lane took its name in May 1959. It re-opened as a twin cinema in April 1970. Then it became a triple cinema in March 1974 with screenings of The Sting, Paper Moon and Walking Tall. Closed in 2000 after a number of name changes. Photo: K. S. Wheelan
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