Wetherby Film Theatre
Crossley Street,
Wetherby,
LS22 6RT
Crossley Street,
Wetherby,
LS22 6RT
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The diminutive Wetherby Film Theatre in Caxton Road screened its first film back in 1915 when it known as the Raby Picture House. At this time it accommodated 500 patrons.
It had an uneventful life and was acquired by the Star Cinemas chain in the late 1940’s and they renamed it the Rodney Cinema. The seating capacity was now reduced to 260. In the early part of the 1960’s bingo was introduced part time but this was not enough to save the Rodney Cinema and it closed in 1964. Some years later bingo re-opened it and lasted until 1993 when the building was again shuttered.
However I am pleased to report that the cinema has now returned to its original purpose and films are screened every evening here.
It reopened with 156 seats in July 1994 and each year sees more refurbishment and updating. Audiences have responded and each year increased admissions are recorded. A new entrance has been made around the corner in Crossley Road.
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Ian Grundy
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Another photograph of the Weatherby Film Theatre:
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And another showing more of the long side of the building here:
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Here is a recent b/w shot of Wetherby’s Cinema.