Here are 17 cinemas and theatres in Halifax and Calderdale over the years

By Abigail Kellett

Published 8th May 2023, 06:00 BST

Updated 21st Feb 2025, 11:24 BST

We’re 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.

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

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New raked seating at The Victoria Theatre back in 2008.

1. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

New raked seating at The Victoria Theatre back in 2008. Photo: Jim Fitton

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

2. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

The Odeon Cinema at Broad Street, Halifax which was then the Mecca Bingo Hall Photo: courier photo

Halifax's Theatre Royal

3. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

Halifax's Theatre Royal Photo: Halifax Courier

Brian Whiteley is pictured on his last day at work at the ABC Cinema, Halifax in 2002

4. Calderdale's cinemas and theatres

Brian Whiteley is pictured on his last day at work at the ABC Cinema, Halifax in 2002 Photo: is

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