7 magnificent photos showcase Middleton in the 1930s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 20th Oct 2022, 16:45 BST

Updated 20th Oct 2023, 14:04 BST

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It’s believed it was the first cinema in Leeds to close for use as a bingo hall.

The Tivoli Cinema on Acre Road raises the curtain on a decade of memories from around Middleton in the 1930s. This photo was taken just three years after the 1,152 seat theatre opened in May 1934. It would remain a much-loved gem in the heart of the community for three decades until it closed in May 1960 after a screening of 'I was a Teenage Werewolf' although children’s matinees were presented until June 1961. Enjoy this photo gallery, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a decade in the life of Miggy and its residents. READ MORE: 15 photo memories of Middleton in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories from around Middleton in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

1. Middleton in the 1930s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Middleton in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The shop business of Harry Atkins on Middleton Park Road pictured in April 1936. A range of goods on sale, including bread and cakes, sweets, newspapers and tobacco.

2. Middleton in the 1930s

The shop business of Harry Atkins on Middleton Park Road pictured in April 1936. A range of goods on sale, including bread and cakes, sweets, newspapers and tobacco. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

'Futurist fisheries', fish and chip shop on Thorpe Lane in April 1936. The proprietor was Ethel Bradbury. Next is J.W. Hardaker Keeps a grocers shop.

3. Middleton in the 1930s

'Futurist fisheries', fish and chip shop on Thorpe Lane in April 1936. The proprietor was Ethel Bradbury. Next is J.W. Hardaker Keeps a grocers shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The opening ceremony of Middleton Park Golf Course in April 1933. Alderman Alf Masser is seen driving the first ball.

4. Middleton in the 1930s

The opening ceremony of Middleton Park Golf Course in April 1933. Alderman Alf Masser is seen driving the first ball. Photo: Leeds Parks and Countryside

Official picture of a group of dignitaries at the opening of a new golf house at Middleton Park Municipal Golf Course in May 1934. They include Alderman William Hemingway who performed the task of opening the building. The golf house was situated in Middleton Lodge, originally built in 1760 as a residence for the Brandling family.

5. Middleton in the 1930s

Official picture of a group of dignitaries at the opening of a new golf house at Middleton Park Municipal Golf Course in May 1934. They include Alderman William Hemingway who performed the task of opening the building. The golf house was situated in Middleton Lodge, originally built in 1760 as a residence for the Brandling family. Photo: Leeds Parks and Countryside

A game of golf in progress at the opening ceremony of a new golf house at Middleton Park Municipal Golf Course in May 1934.

6. Middleton in the 1930s

A game of golf in progress at the opening ceremony of a new golf house at Middleton Park Municipal Golf Course in May 1934. Photo: Leeds Parks and Countryside

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