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?

The Rex Cinema at Intake, Sheffield, pictured in August 1975

13. Rex

The Rex Cinema at Intake, Sheffield, pictured in August 1975 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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Showing progress in changing the Scala Cinema frontage, Brook Hill, into a building for the Sheffield University, January 22, 1953

14. Scala

Showing progress in changing the Scala Cinema frontage, Brook Hill, into a building for the Sheffield University, January 22, 1953 Photo: Hogg staff

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The Woodseats Palace Cinema, closed 1961

15. Woodseats

The Woodseats Palace Cinema, closed 1961 Photo: Submitted

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

16. Anvil Cinema

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

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