The Leeds Majestic through the years from buzzing nightclub to new Channel 4 HQ

As speculation mounts that Channel 4 is going to move into the old Majestic nightclub, we took a look at the building through the years.

It was one of the stars of the Leeds nightclub scene in the early nineties and noughties before a fire engulfed the building.

As speculation mounts that Channel 4 is going to move into the old Majestic nightclub, we took a look at the building through the years.placeholder image
As speculation mounts that Channel 4 is going to move into the old Majestic nightclub, we took a look at the building through the years.
The inside of the Majestic Cinema in 1923 - one year after it opened. Photo credit: Mr. K. S. Wheelan and Leodis.placeholder image
The inside of the Majestic Cinema in 1923 - one year after it opened. Photo credit: Mr. K. S. Wheelan and Leodis.
In 1926 the war memorial was outside the cinema. This has since been moved to Victoria Gardens, Headrow. Photo credit: Leodis.placeholder image
In 1926 the war memorial was outside the cinema. This has since been moved to Victoria Gardens, Headrow. Photo credit: Leodis.
This picture taken on the December, 7 1935 shows the hall has now changed to the Majestic Dance Hall. Photo credit: Leodis.placeholder image
This picture taken on the December, 7 1935 shows the hall has now changed to the Majestic Dance Hall. Photo credit: Leodis.
This picture taken on April, 1 1947 shows the Majestic Picture covered in soot. Photo credit: Leodisplaceholder image
This picture taken on April, 1 1947 shows the Majestic Picture covered in soot. Photo credit: Leodis
In the 1970s the former Majestic Cinema was occupied by Top Rank Bingo. Photo credit: Leodisplaceholder image
In the 1970s the former Majestic Cinema was occupied by Top Rank Bingo. Photo credit: Leodis
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