The Cinema House, Barker's Pool, opened May 1913 and closed in August 1961. The Cinema House was demolished later that year.The Cinema House, Barker's Pool, opened May 1913 and closed in August 1961. The Cinema House was demolished later that year.
The Cinema House, Barker's Pool, opened May 1913 and closed in August 1961. The Cinema House was demolished later that year.

Sheffield retro: 13 cinemas loved, lost and many demolished over the years

By Jane Salt
Published 15th Oct 2022, 08:10 BST
These 13 black and white photographs from our archives show 13 cinemas Sheffield has loved and lost over the years.

Sadly, many of the buildings have since been demolished.

They are certainly different to the modern cinema complexes we have these days.

Do you have fond memories of visiting any of these cinemas? Share your memories with us as we all take a step back in time.

The ABC Cinema, Angel Street, photographed in 1975 by Jack Wrigley

1. ABC Cinema

The ABC Cinema, Angel Street, photographed in 1975 by Jack Wrigley Photo: Jack Wrigley

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The Anvil Cinema, Charter Square, opened as the Cineplex Three Screen Cinema in 1972

2. The Anvil

The Anvil Cinema, Charter Square, opened as the Cineplex Three Screen Cinema in 1972 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield pictured in January 1953. The cinema originally opened as The Regent in December 1927

3. The Gaumont

The Gaumont Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield pictured in January 1953. The cinema originally opened as The Regent in December 1927 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Manor Cinema, Manor Top, Sheffield, in 1976

4. The Manor Cinema

The Manor Cinema, Manor Top, Sheffield, in 1976 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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