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
7. Malvern Picture Palace (1912-1971)
Located in Beeston with a unique mock tudor frontage, this cinema had 850 seats and was known for having a clock with a neon pendulum above the main doors. It closed in 1971 and sat derelict until it was sadly demolished. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Pudsey Picture House (1920-1960)
This Picture Palace first opened as a single-screen venue, with 900 seats and an unusual entrance. The building remains visible today, housing a Sainsbury’s Local Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Majestic Cinema (1920-1969)
Built on the site of the former WW1 recruiting office, this was Leeds’ first ‘super cinema’ - with a huge auditorium seating 2,500. It had an orchestra, a restaurant and a ballroom, which hosted tea and evening dances. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Clock Cinema (1938-1976)
This impressive art moderne cinema boasted a capacity of 1,836. Closed in 1976, with a final double feature of The Incredible Journey and The Apple Dumpling Gang.
11. Victoria Picture Hall (1912-1937)
It was built on the site of Coach Hall Farm. Opening in 1912 it held 510 people. It was closed and demolished in 1937 to make way for York Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Hyde Park Picture House (1914-present)
One of Leeds’ oldest remaining cinemas, this Grade II listed gem seats 275. In 2020 work begins on a major redevelopment - supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The cinema will expand, as seen in this future depiction. Photo: Adam Allsuch Boardman