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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United Kingdom » England » Leeds, West Yorkshire » Shaftesbury Cinema

Shaftesbury Cinema

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
York Road
, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom LS9
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Unknown
Seats: 1600
Chain: Unknown
Architect: J.P. Crawford
Firm: Unknown
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The Shaftesbury Cinema was opened by Sir Charles Wilson MP on Saturday October 20 1928 with the film "Beau Geste" plus, on stage, the Black Dyke Band. The seating capacity was 1,603. Behind the screen was large stage measuring 25 feet by 26 feet which was used to hold live concerts. Five months after opening, a large ballroom was added to the building.

It was taken over by Associated British Cinemas (ABC) from 1939 and they continued to operate it until it was closed on 27th June 1958. Star Cinemas took over and they resumed films until 27th October 1962 which it became a bingo hall.

It reopened as a cinema again from 19th October 1964 and finally closed on 25th June 1975 with "Death Wish" and "Bad Company".

The front ten rows were removed and the building was used as a Sikh temple. The auditorium was demolished in July 1980 leaving just the entrance, which is now used as a cafe, and the adjoining parade of shops.
Contributed by Chris Dobson

YOUR COMMENTS

 
Particularly interested in finding photos of the interior foyer and auditorium. It's been a long time but i'm sure my memory holds up. I have photos from the 30s and 70s plus colour shots of its demolition.
posted by Joe Blackwell on Apr 28, 2007 at 1:25pm
Here is a 1931 exterior view.

1964 Interior of Leeds Casino.

This is a 1956 exterior view.

posted by Lost Memory on Jun 21, 2008 at 12:31pm
A 2007 photo can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 23, 2008 at 12:30pm
I worked at the cinema after I left school 1967. I was there for about 3 years. Then returned a couple of years later. I was always told that the theatre was older. Someone said Victorian. But now I know different. Anyway, at the back of the screen was a very large stage, with old props, torn curtains, and a walkway above from each side of the stage. At one side of the stage, there were steps that lead down to the 'Dressing Rooms' Some still had broken baths, sinks and mirrors in them. It was a strange sight. Wondering who may have been in there. But now I know it's not Victorian... a let down. Still I enjoyed may time there. It was like a close knit family.
posted by Worked There on Jan 23, 2009 at 10:48am
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