Memories of Leeds cinemas the city has loved and lost

These photos will evoke memories for generations of Leeds cinema goers who enjoyed a night out at the flicks. They provide a fascinating snapshot of the city’s cinema history down the decades and showcase the theatres which provided countless magical movie moments,. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia