The Regent Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, later became the Gaumont Cinema. To the left of the picture is the old Cinema HouseThe Regent Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, later became the Gaumont Cinema. To the left of the picture is the old Cinema House
The Regent Cinema, Barker's Pool, Sheffield, later became the Gaumont Cinema. To the left of the picture is the old Cinema House

Sheffield retro: 17 nostalgic photos looking back at Sheffield's old cinemas

By Jane Salt
Published 9th May 2024, 06:00 BST
Our gallery of photographs takes a step back in time to look at Sheffield’s cinemas of the past

How many can you remember?

The Hippodrome Cinema, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, closed March 1963 and later demolished

5. Hippodrome

The Hippodrome Cinema, Cambridge Street, Sheffield, closed March 1963 and later demolished Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Oxford Picture Palace, Addy Street, Upperthorpe, was opened in a converted Unitarian chapel on December 15, 1913. The cinema seated around 900. In 1920 the Oxford became part of Heeley & Amalgamated Cinemas and was taken over by the Star Group in January 1955. The Oxford survived until August 15, 1964. The final films were Two Way Stretch and I'm Alright Jack. The building was later demolished.

6. Oxford

The Oxford Picture Palace, Addy Street, Upperthorpe, was opened in a converted Unitarian chapel on December 15, 1913. The cinema seated around 900. In 1920 the Oxford became part of Heeley & Amalgamated Cinemas and was taken over by the Star Group in January 1955. The Oxford survived until August 15, 1964. The final films were Two Way Stretch and I'm Alright Jack. The building was later demolished. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Norfolk Picture Palace, on the corner of Duke Street and Talbot Street, Park. It opened on December 24, 1914, with seating for about a 1000 patrons. The cinema closed on December 24, 1959 and was demolished in 1966.

7. Norfolk

The Norfolk Picture Palace, on the corner of Duke Street and Talbot Street, Park. It opened on December 24, 1914, with seating for about a 1000 patrons. The cinema closed on December 24, 1959 and was demolished in 1966. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Manor Cinema, Manor Top, Sheffield, pictured in 1976

8. Manor

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

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