The Regal Cinema on Crossgates Road took just 27 weeks to build and provided seating for 1,500 movie fans and a car park for 400 vehicles. It opened in November 1936 with the first film to be shown was Strike Me Pink starring Eddie Cantor and Ethel Merman. It closed on January 11, 1964 before being demolished and a supermarket built on the site. The photo is one of 16 showcasing life in Crossgates during the 1930s and features streets and shops including Wilson butchers. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Crossgates in the 1930s
Looking north along Station Road towards the bridge crossing the railway line. On the right is a confectioners then the Crossgates Picture House Cinema, which opened on August 5, 1920 and closed on May 16, 1965. Next to this is the entrance to the railway station and beyond the bridge the Station Hotel. On the far left are houses on Cold Well Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Crossgates in the 1930s
Terminus Parade, a rwo of four shops, on Station Road pictured in April 1936. The left corner stores is the business of Ivy Hodgson, items of furniture are outside the shop. Next right H.Jones selling radios and bicycles, a number of bicycles are on display. Thwaites pet supply store has advertising boards for products Winalot and Spratts. Extreme left is Bernard Freeman chemist Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Crossgates in the 1930s
The Regal Cinema when it opened in November 1936. This shows the car park, which could take 400 cars at that time the largest in the country. It was closed in January 1964 and a supermarket built on the site. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Crossgates in the 1930s
The Cross Gates Road home of funeral director William Roberts who had his work premises on Pontefract Lane. Pictured in July 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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