Leeds lost cinemas

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Fri 05 Dec, 2008 3:41 pm

tyke bhoy wrote: Brandy wrote: Wasnt it the infamous Scandy Bramley vs phil d debate? well i say debate it was more of a one sided insult aimed at phill, and then Jan cee jumped on board.To tell you the truth from my recollection she wasnt banned it was more of "im taking my ball home"sort of situ lol Although registered on the site since day one, I missed the majority of the "spat" but from recollection of what little I did see only Scandy was banned and I agree with Brandy that Jancee just took her bat home either because of the warning admin issued her or the end result of Scandy not heeding his. Also being here since day, very close to 1, and she WAS banned! I still ask the questions Why? However, keep getting told "leave it" Seems a long time ago now and even I was dragged into it when poster started "having a go" at the site I administrate. I quietly posted all concerned and that stopped, but the bannns were in place and have been since. Both frequent a similar site to this now. Sorry to take it off track..

Reginal Perrin · Post by **Reginal Perrin** » Fri 05 Dec, 2008 3:50 pm

simonm wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: Brandy wrote: Wasnt it the infamous Scandy Bramley vs phil d debate? well i say debate it was more of a one sided insult aimed at phill, and then Jan cee jumped on board.To tell you the truth from my recollection she wasnt banned it was more of "im taking my ball home"sort of situ lol Although registered on the site since day one, I missed the majority of the "spat" but from recollection of what little I did see only Scandy was banned and I agree with Brandy that Jancee just took her bat home either because of the warning admin issued her or the end result of Scandy not heeding his. Also being here since day, very close to 1, and she WAS banned! I still ask the questions Why? However, keep getting told "leave it" Seems a long time ago now and even I was dragged into it when poster started "having a go" at the site I administrate. I quietly posted all concerned and that stopped, but the bannns were in place and have been since. Both frequent a similar site to this now. Sorry to take it off track.. out of interest Simonm, what is your site and what is the similar site to this?

ads · Post by **ads** » Fri 05 Dec, 2008 4:02 pm

Reginal Perrin wrote: ads wrote: Reginal Perrin wrote: BLAKEY wrote: ads wrote: Don't forget the Rothwell Empire (now Blackburn Hall) That interests and surprises me ads - I've passed that building hundreds of times and often thought "it looks as if it was once a cinema." Then I've thought to myself that although it looks vaguely like one, it was probably built as a meeting hall.You learn summat new every day on here you know. Blakey, Blackburn Hall was never a Cinema, the building prior to it being built was the Empire. Whilst I only have my old maps to go on, it always being Blackburn Hall in my lifetime, the 2500 series maps show the outline of the building which whilst being extended, still has the same footprint as the original cinema. If you look at the ariel photos of the building, you can compare the original outlines and the extensions, also, whilst it is a bit of a presumption, there is a picture on Leodis showing the re-opening of the Blackburn Hall, which I took to be the conversion of the Empire to Blackburn Hall. The 54 & 58 maps show it as the Empire Ballroom.. Also if my memory serves me right, you could see where the camera used to project from on the wall, the last time I went in there was when the local rock groups played there in the early 80's Unfortunatly I can't post my maps to show you what I mean. Ads you could be right there, I will consult some older friends to see if that was the case. The frontage is 50's brick as are some bits addedd on the side, I had always assumed the whole thing was rebuilt. Not sure now you say that. I'll be that local rock group in the arly 80's was Argon. They also had a Friday night disco but it clashed with similar ones at the Windmill and Parish Hall too. Don't forget Python! I remember a Monday night disco that was very mods v rockers and lads from other areas coming down and causing trouble. Yes happy days!

ads · Post by **ads** » Fri 05 Dec, 2008 4:07 pm

Reginal Perrin wrote: ads wrote: Reginal Perrin wrote: BLAKEY wrote: ads wrote: Don't forget the Rothwell Empire (now Blackburn Hall) That interests and surprises me ads - I've passed that building hundreds of times and often thought "it looks as if it was once a cinema." Then I've thought to myself that although it looks vaguely like one, it was probably built as a meeting hall.You learn summat new every day on here you know. Blakey, Blackburn Hall was never a Cinema, the building prior to it being built was the Empire. Whilst I only have my old maps to go on, it always being Blackburn Hall in my lifetime, the 2500 series maps show the outline of the building which whilst being extended, still has the same footprint as the original cinema. If you look at the ariel photos of the building, you can compare the original outlines and the extensions, also, whilst it is a bit of a presumption, there is a picture on Leodis showing the re-opening of the Blackburn Hall, which I took to be the conversion of the Empire to Blackburn Hall. The 54 & 58 maps show it as the Empire Ballroom.. Also if my memory serves me right, you could see where the camera used to project from on the wall, the last time I went in there was when the local rock groups played there in the early 80's Unfortunatly I can't post my maps to show you what I mean. Ads you could be right there, I will consult some older friends to see if that was the case. The frontage is 50's brick as are some bits addedd on the side, I had always assumed the whole thing was rebuilt. Not sure now you say that. I'll be that local rock group in the arly 80's was Argon. They also had a Friday night disco but it clashed with similar ones at the Windmill and Parish Hall too. Don't forget Python, the Royds alternative to Argon I wonder where they all are now. perhaps there should be a 30th(ish) reunion of them all!. I remember the friday discos at hte parish centre well, but recall the Blackburn Hall ones as being a year or two before this and on a Monday. Very mods v rockers, with lads from other areas coming down to cause trouble. I seem to remember it got kicked into touch because of the fighting

simonm · Post by **simonm** » Fri 05 Dec, 2008 4:09 pm

Reginal Perrin wrote: simonm wrote: tyke bhoy wrote: Brandy wrote: Wasnt it the infamous Scandy Bramley vs phil d debate? well i say debate it was more of a one sided insult aimed at phill, and then Jan cee jumped on board.To tell you the truth from my recollection she wasnt banned it was more of "im taking my ball home"sort of situ lol Although registered on the site since day one, I missed the majority of the "spat" but from recollection of what little I did see only Scandy was banned and I agree with Brandy that Jancee just took her bat home either because of the warning admin issued her or the end result of Scandy not heeding his. Also being here since day, very close to 1, and she WAS banned! I still ask the questions Why? However, keep getting told "leave it" Seems a long time ago now and even I was dragged into it when poster started "having a go" at the site I administrate. I quietly posted all concerned and that stopped, but the bannns were in place and have been since. Both frequent a similar site to this now. Sorry to take it off track.. out of interest Simonm, what is your site and what is the similar site to this? The site I administrate is in my siggy, but I can't remember the site Jancee goes on. I'll find it out though. I did register there, but hardley ever go on it.

Bert · Post by **Bert** » Mon 05 Jan, 2009 3:17 pm

Barwicker wrote: Living in Burley many years ago, I can remember The Haddon Hall Cinema, The Embassy on Kirkstall Road and the Abbey Cinema near Kirkstall Traffic lights.Moving to Crossgates brought me very close to both the Regal and the Ritz. I watched the Regal being demolished. I worked in Harehills for a while almost opposite the Harehills Cinema and not very far from the Clock. My favourite was the News Theatre under a corner of the Queens Hotel in City Square. Lots of cartoons!!All distant memories now. Here's the Ritz at Crossgates in all its glory. Spent a large part of my youth either in it or hanging around outside it, either just loitering or selling Green Finals for Arthur Taylor. Danced in its aisle to Rock Around the Clock. Saw live local rock group competitions there, one group called the Black Panthers.

Bert · Post by **Bert** » Mon 05 Jan, 2009 9:52 pm

And here's the Regal in all its glory.

blackprince · Post by **blackprince** » Sun 11 Jan, 2009 2:35 pm

For anyone interested in this topic Two photos added recently to the Leodis Archive Lyric Tong Road Armley:http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?reso ... 68184Crown Tong Rd Armley:http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?reso ... _168178The historical notes & worth reading too!

Trojan · Post by **Trojan** » Sun 11 Jan, 2009 4:10 pm

Bert wrote: And here's the Regal in all its glory. I looks a lot like I remember the Rex at Beeston looking. You could see the Rex when it was lit up on an evening from Tingley Cross Roads

BLAKEY · Post by **BLAKEY** » Sun 11 Jan, 2009 4:31 pm

blackprince wrote: For anyone interested in this topic Two photos added recently to the Leodis Archive Lyric Tong Road Armley:http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?reso ... _168184The historical notes & worth reading too! The red neon sign is still on the Lyric building to this day - a very poignant reminder of very happy and simpler times If you listen carefully you can still hear the majestic ex London Feltham trams climbing powerfully up Tong Road to New Inn or Whingate - well I can, but then I am happily "batty." . I couldn't put a date on it, but the sign was sometimes lit up many many years after the cinema closed, and who knows it may possibly still be in working order ??