Shaftesbury Cinema
York Road,
Leeds,
LS9
York Road,
Leeds,
LS9
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Remember the cinema very well .Was a projectionist at the Clock cinema back then. Remember haveing a look at the dressing rooms at the back of the screen of the Shaftsbury It was a spooky place.
Believe it had its own ghost as well!
It seemed the projectionist had a heart attack just before
a show and when it came to start the film he was found dead by his machine.
After that his ghost could be seen stareing at the screen for thechange over cue.
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.
A 2007 photo can be seen here.
Here is a 1931 exterior view.
1964 Interior of Leeds Casino.
This is a 1956 exterior view.
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.