Leeds lost cinemas

Scandy Bramley · Post by **Scandy Bramley** » Thu 13 Sep, 2007 5:57 pm

Right! 'Arry's found a good few pics of old Leeds fleapits and despite all advice, he still can't post them - so muggins here is gonna post them for him! Here goes:Rialto on BriggateMalvern in BeestonImperial in KirkstallLyceum, Cardigan RoadHaddon Hall cinemaBurley bughutch.Phew!

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Thu 13 Sep, 2007 6:26 pm

Thanx ScandyMugginslad!I'll buy thee and ice cream int'interval!(What are Dutiful sons for?)Arrydad

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Fri 14 Sep, 2007 1:08 pm

Thanx 4 the postings but were you too shyto post your old 'onanist palace' (Plaza/Assembly Rooms!) pic that was with those others?CheersArrydad

Scandy Bramley · Post by **Scandy Bramley** » Fri 14 Sep, 2007 5:08 pm

moan moan bloody moan! Here ya go then!'appy 'Arry?

parksider · Post by **parksider** » Fri 14 Sep, 2007 6:12 pm

Scandythanks very much for Malvern pic..Brings back some good memories..as a beeston born and bred,i used to go there regular..Wasnt owned by a chain..the owner was there every night..he took a greatpride in his cinema...kept good order and ejected the "riff raff"..but let me and my pals in..We were late teens..my friends..I remember the "duke of York" pub opposite..we went in there before or after the showThanks so much to all who send pictures inParksider

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 4:40 pm

Thanks Parky,(Arry Awk ere! provider of the fotos!)My young son assistant and snap adjuster(Scandy) posted the Malvern for me! Glad it brought back some memories. Actually, I was only in there once on a Saturday afternoon special performanceof 'Desert Victory' in 1942!!! As a member of the Army cadets,the powers that be thought it was a good idea to arouse the latent partiotism in us lads of the West Yorks Cadet battalionto see how Monty sorted Rommel out at El Alamein! (Jolly inspiring film but I joined the RAF instead!)What the War Dept. didn't bank on was one our (Blenheim Unit)lads, found 'getting across' a very sexy usherette on the back row!!!She was sacked and our oppo was 'drummed out' of the cadets on the next parade! Just for doin' what comes naturally! Probablythat's why the strict manager you mention would brook nohanky panky in future performances! I think Monty would have been proud!I think the Duke was jampacked with under age cadets afterwardsso our squad adjourned to the Eldon which was nearest to Blenheim school!Thanks ParksiderCheersArry Awk

jf · Post by jf » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 5:27 pm

Was the Lyceum located where the Petrol Station is now on Cardigan Road? That's the only site I can think of which has that road layout.

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 6:06 pm

Hi jfNot certain,as I haven't been up Cardi' Rdfor years but the Lyceum was on the junction withThornville Rd and opposite the Burley Library.Burley Lodge Rd and Alexandra Rd both endedon Thornville Rd, right opposite the cinema.Hope that helps?Arry Awk

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 6:07 pm

Hi jfNot certain,as I haven't been up Cardi' Rdfor years but the Lyceum was on the junction withThornville Rd and opposite the Burley Library.Burley Lodge Rd and Alexandra Rd both endedon Thornville Rd, right opposite the cinema.Hope that helps?Arry Awk

parksider · Post by **parksider** » Sat 15 Sep, 2007 6:14 pm

Gtrat story that arry..year i was born that 42...during the Battle of El alemein my dad told me..He was in the Royal Mail...didnt go in the forces was exempt..My first memory was 46 i think November..when we made adolf..Guy fawkes...He sat on top of the bonfire..i stuck his tash on...was a bit like singeing the King of Spain beard..We had parkin..pie and peas..and toffee apples that night..as for the flicks my fave then was the Pav..the old pavilion..morning matinees..the clangy steps..iron they were going up to the lav...and the yoy yo competions..before the show...buster crabbe..laurel and hardy..bowery boys..etc etcCrescent was posh they had the epics..Ben hur..Solomon and sheba..and Spartucus..further up road The Rex..seems new to us..we couldnt afford the busfare,so didnt go much..Cheers Parksider