Hyde Park Picture House
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Hyde Park Picture House in the Hyde Park area of Leeds, England, was originally built as a hotel in 1908 and converted to a cinema in 1914. It is a beautiful example of an Edwardian venue and one of the only surviving picture palaces in the United Kingdom.
As a grade 2 listed building, the Hyde Park still boasts many original features including gas lighting and a decorated Edwardian balcony. The cinema has a piano and organ.
With its classic façade and atmosphere, the Hyde Park Picture House has been through many changes in its long history. It is now home to a diverse mix of art house and mainstream films, backed up by screenings of classics, providing a unique cinematic experience.
The Hyde Park Picture House is a rare gem in the UK. It is not part of a multiplex owned by a corporation; it is a place to watch foreign, independent and art house films and a community hub for the area.
