Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

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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 II 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. It is the only gas lit cinema remaining in use in the UK.

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.