These photos showcase a wide range of places to enjoy a good time such as restaurants, cinemas, pubs, theatres and dance halls. Some have stood the test of time while others fell out of fashion. This collection of photos are sure to evoke memories for generations of city folk who enjoyed a break from the daily grind. They are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of This photo is published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Majestic Cinema
The Majestic on City Square opened in June 1922 and this photo shows the shows the seating and cinema's domed ceiling. Became a bingo hall in 1969, after closing as a movie theatre. The last film shown was The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Tatler Cinema
The Tatler Cinema in City Square as part of the Queen's Hotel building, next to the railway station. It opened as the 'News Theatre' in August 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Odeon Cinema
This cinema on The Headrow opened in February 1932 as the Paramount, and changed it’s name to The Odeon in 1940. A banner campaigning for the freedom to open cinemas on a Sunday. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. City Varieties
Leeds’ very own original music hall dates back to 1865 on the site of the White Swan coaching inn. Famed for hosting the popular BBC TV show, The Good Old Days pictured here in May 1967. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Leeds Grand Theatre
This Leeds gem first opened in 1878. Renovated over three years in the mid-2000s which included the creation of the Howard Assembly Room. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net