Shaftesbury Cinema

York Road and Harehills Lane,
Leeds, LS9 6PJ

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Russellsrigs1
Russellsrigs1 on February 5, 2018 at 12:34 pm

Remember Saturday morning matinee. 60s

Marchmont
Marchmont on September 2, 2012 at 1:29 am

Thanks guys for all the coments and the photos.Brings back memories . I remenber once helping my mate the projectionist clean up after the show and he placed his hand on the curved roof at the side and could actualy push a small section upwards . I wonder if any of you remember him .Norman Elliot .He was a real great guy.

Cinemabuff
Cinemabuff on September 1, 2012 at 8:23 am

Has anyone more colour pictures? I would love to see some more interior shots. The colour pictures I have added show the general layout

Marchmont
Marchmont on May 11, 2011 at 2:21 am

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.

Rupert
Rupert on January 23, 2009 at 1:48 pm

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.

Cinemabuff
Cinemabuff on April 28, 2007 at 4:25 pm

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.