The Tivoli Cinema on Acre Road pictured in April 1937. The 1,152 seat cinema was designed by architect James Brodie and opened on May 21, 1934 with screening of 'A Bedtime Story' starning Maurice Chevalier and Baby Leroy, later in the week the programme changed to show ' The Gold DIggers of 1933. It closed on 1st May 1960 after a screening of 'I was a Teenage Werewolf' although Childrens matinees were presented until 3rd June 1961.The Tivoli Cinema on Acre Road pictured in April 1937. The 1,152 seat cinema was designed by architect James Brodie and opened on May 21, 1934 with screening of 'A Bedtime Story' starning Maurice Chevalier and Baby Leroy, later in the week the programme changed to show ' The Gold DIggers of 1933. It closed on 1st May 1960 after a screening of 'I was a Teenage Werewolf' although Childrens matinees were presented until 3rd June 1961.
The Tivoli Cinema on Acre Road pictured in April 1937. The 1,152 seat cinema was designed by architect James Brodie and opened on May 21, 1934 with screening of 'A Bedtime Story' starning Maurice Chevalier and Baby Leroy, later in the week the programme changed to show ' The Gold DIggers of 1933. It closed on 1st May 1960 after a screening of 'I was a Teenage Werewolf' although Childrens matinees were presented until 3rd June 1961.

Middleton in the 1930s: Tivoli cinema, shops and a housing estate in focus

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 17th Oct 2023, 04:45 BST

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This landmark in the heart of Middleton boasts a trail blazing claim to fame.

It is thought that the Tivoli in Miggy was the first cinema in Leeds to close for use as a bingo hall. This photo was taken just a few years after it first opened and is one of 14 photo gems showcasing life around the south Leeds suburb in the 1930s. It was a decade which saw the community building for the future with the Middleton estate taking shape while Middleton Park Golf Course officially opened. READ MORE: Beeston in the 1930s – From fish and chips to Dewsbury Road LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Sissons Road which is Morris, Newsagents and is on the junction with Middleton Park Road. Middleton Garage can be seen (right) on Middleton Park Road. On the left at number 4 E. Heaps, Turf Commission Agent. Pictured in September 1936.

13. Middleton in the 1930s

Sissons Road which is Morris, Newsagents and is on the junction with Middleton Park Road. Middleton Garage can be seen (right) on Middleton Park Road. On the left at number 4 E. Heaps, Turf Commission Agent. Pictured in September 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Middleton Estate. Houses were built in various styles and sizes to accomodate the needs of tenants. In this view from July 1932. work is still in progress, building tools and materials can be seen.

14. Middleton in the 1930s

The Middleton Estate. Houses were built in various styles and sizes to accomodate the needs of tenants. In this view from July 1932. work is still in progress, building tools and materials can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A parade of four shops on Thorpe Lane starting on the left with Mrs Ethel Bradbury selling fish and chips. Next, moving right is Harry Gill, grocer, then Harry Samwells, butcher. Last on the right is William Robinson, confectioner. A notice board on the right has a poster for Tivoli cinema, Middleton.

15. Middleton in the 1930s

A parade of four shops on Thorpe Lane starting on the left with Mrs Ethel Bradbury selling fish and chips. Next, moving right is Harry Gill, grocer, then Harry Samwells, butcher. Last on the right is William Robinson, confectioner. A notice board on the right has a poster for Tivoli cinema, Middleton. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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