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

Our gallery of photographs takes a step back in time to look at Sheffield’s cinemas of the past

How many can you remember?

Labelled Britain's most modern cinema... the ABC Cinema, Angel Street, Sheffield, in the 1960s

9. ABC

Labelled Britain's most modern cinema... the ABC Cinema, Angel Street, Sheffield, in the 1960s Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Palace, Union Street, Sheffield, July 1961. The cinema was the first designed for that purpose. It opened in August 1910 and closed in October 1964. Later demolished.

10. The Palace

The Palace, Union Street, Sheffield, July 1961. The cinema was the first designed for that purpose. It opened in August 1910 and closed in October 1964. Later demolished. Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Crookes Cinema, Sheffield

11. Crookes Cinema, Sheffield

Crookes Cinema, Sheffield Photo: Sheffield Newspapers/PictureShef

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Pavilion Cinema, Attercliffe Common, August 1971

12. Pavilion

Pavilion Cinema, Attercliffe Common, August 1971 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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