These cinemas are all featured in Hiding in Plain Sight, a newly-launched interactive heritage project - presented by the Hyde Park Picture House in collaboration with illustrator Adam Allsuch Boardman - exploring the the city's lost movie theatres. The project is supported by Leeds Inspired and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. An accompanying exhibition is currently on display at independent bookshop Colours May Vary until Wednesday, September 30. Discover the project at: lostcinemas.co.uk LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Paramount Theatre (1932-2001)
Opening with a staggering 2,556 seats and a grand Wurlitzer organ, the Paramount Theatre was a glamorous addition to the Leeds cinema scape.
2. Kingsway Cinema (1937-1959)
This handsome late 30s cinema was built in the grounds of Allerton Lodge - a large house off Harrogate Road. It seated 1,150 and had ‘Mirrorphonic’ sound. Now flats.
3. Abbey Picture House (1913-1960)
Taking its name from the adjacent Kirkstall Abbey, this Picture House opened in 1913 and could seat around 520 patrons, with enough space for an orchestral balcony. After closure in 1960, the building had a stint as a bingo hall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Odeon, Merrion Centre (1964-1977)
The first city centre cinema to be built in 30 years it only lasted 13 years. Boasted 900 seats and could screen 70mm film prints. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Tower Cinema (1920-1985)
Also known as Tower Picture House, this cinema opened in 1920, with seating for 1,188 people. It was created by converting part of the Grand Arcade.
6. Tivoli Cinema (1934-1961
Do you remember this 1,152 seat red brick cinema in Middleton? In 1960 part of the building was being used for bingo, but films were still shown until 1961, after which it became a Walkers Bingo - rivals of the Mecca empire. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net