Memories of loved and lost Leeds city centre cinemas

These photos are sure to evoke wonderful memories for generations of city centre cinema goers.

They focus on the cinemas loved and lost in the heart of Leeds. They each welcomed thousands of movie fans down the decades before they closed and became bingo halls and shops or were demolished. Which did you visit back in the day? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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