The Odeon Cinema at Broad Street, Halifax which was then the Mecca Bingo HallThe Odeon Cinema at Broad Street, Halifax which was then the Mecca Bingo Hall
The Odeon Cinema at Broad Street, Halifax which was then the Mecca Bingo Hall

Lost locations and iconic landmarks - 17 cinemas and theatres in Halifax and Calderdale over the years

We are taking a look back at some of Calderdale’s theatres and cinemas over the years, some that are lost and some that are still around.
By Abigail Kellett
Published 8th May 2023, 06:00 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2024, 10:16 BST

A search of the archives brings these fascinating pictures of cinemas and theatres from the past.

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Ritz Cinema, Brighouse

5. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

Ritz Cinema, Brighouse Photo: Evening Courier

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Halifax's Theatre Royal back in 1966

6. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

Halifax's Theatre Royal back in 1966 Photo: Halifax Courier

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Halifax Civic Theatre, now the Victoria Theatre, back in 1984

7. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

Halifax Civic Theatre, now the Victoria Theatre, back in 1984 Photo: Courier photo

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The Theatre Royal in Halifax back in 2008

8. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

The Theatre Royal in Halifax back in 2008 Photo: Charles Round

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