Long before streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, cinemas were the place to see the latest blockbusters and new films.
Across Mancheste r city-centre alone, there were numerous cinemas to choose from that provided a backdrop for first dates, school trips and special family occasions. Going back a century ago, local picture houses made Manchester a haven for film-lovers.
But over the generations, many have been lost and are now confined to history. Some cinemas were completely demolished, whereas others were converted or refurbished for entirely different purposes.
