The former Newtown Picture Palace on the corner of Bristol Street and Cross Stamford Street in May 1959. This cinema had opened on Saturday, January 11, 1913, with a showing of 'A cruel fate'. There were 788 seats, all 'tip-up', 588 in the stalls and 200 on the balcony. Music was provided by the Newtown Orchestra, directed by Francis Walker. Prices ranged from 2d,4d and 6d. It was closed on Wednesday, September 2, 1953 and was then used for warehousing.The former Newtown Picture Palace on the corner of Bristol Street and Cross Stamford Street in May 1959. This cinema had opened on Saturday, January 11, 1913, with a showing of 'A cruel fate'. There were 788 seats, all 'tip-up', 588 in the stalls and 200 on the balcony. Music was provided by the Newtown Orchestra, directed by Francis Walker. Prices ranged from 2d,4d and 6d. It was closed on Wednesday, September 2, 1953 and was then used for warehousing.
The former Newtown Picture Palace on the corner of Bristol Street and Cross Stamford Street in May 1959. This cinema had opened on Saturday, January 11, 1913, with a showing of 'A cruel fate'. There were 788 seats, all 'tip-up', 588 in the stalls and 200 on the balcony. Music was provided by the Newtown Orchestra, directed by Francis Walker. Prices ranged from 2d,4d and 6d. It was closed on Wednesday, September 2, 1953 and was then used for warehousing.

Sheepscar in the 1950s: Newtown Picture Palace and Wellington Inn in focus

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 13th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST

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Landmarks of leisure take centre stage in this trip down memory lane celebrating a decade in the life of Sheepscar.

Newtown Picture Palace and pubs including the Wellington Inn are all featured in this nostalgic look at life in the community during the 1950s. Streets which will be familiar to generations of locals such as Bristol Street and Barrack Street are also in focus. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Cross Barrack Street is on the left, number 19 is the derelict shop at the corner with Stanhope Terrace. The even numbered side of Stanhope Terrace can be seen looking towards Sheepscar Street. Four small children playing near the shop have sweeping brushes. Many of these house were classed as slums and would be demolished. Pictured in September 1958.

13. Sheepscar in the 1950s

Cross Barrack Street is on the left, number 19 is the derelict shop at the corner with Stanhope Terrace. The even numbered side of Stanhope Terrace can be seen looking towards Sheepscar Street. Four small children playing near the shop have sweeping brushes. Many of these house were classed as slums and would be demolished. Pictured in September 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left edge is the end of Goxhill Street, next number 26 Buslingthorpe Lane with 24A on the right. This shop has a notice in the door 'Elite Upholstery and Renovations'. The view of Goxhill Place looks along the odd numbered side of the street. In the bottom right corner is a stone gatepost, a remnant of the time when Macedo Terrace had gardens which reached Buslingthorpe Lane. At this time a garage structure was in this corner (out of view). Pictured in July 1958.

14. Sheepscar in the 1950s

On the left edge is the end of Goxhill Street, next number 26 Buslingthorpe Lane with 24A on the right. This shop has a notice in the door 'Elite Upholstery and Renovations'. The view of Goxhill Place looks along the odd numbered side of the street. In the bottom right corner is a stone gatepost, a remnant of the time when Macedo Terrace had gardens which reached Buslingthorpe Lane. At this time a garage structure was in this corner (out of view). Pictured in July 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is the end of Gresham Street, moving right is a newsagents shop. Next, 86 is an empty shop. Back Rae Street is on the right. Pictured in September 1958.

15. Sheepscar in the 1950s

On the left is the end of Gresham Street, moving right is a newsagents shop. Next, 86 is an empty shop. Back Rae Street is on the right. Pictured in September 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Gresham Street, at the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane in September 1958.

16. Sheepscar in the 1950s

Gresham Street, at the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane in September 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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