A foyer display advertising the film 'Money for Speed' at the New Westgate in 1933. | Newcastle Libraries

placeholder image — A foyer display advertising the film 'Money for Speed' at the New Westgate in 1933. | Newcastle Libraries

I love a night at the movies! 13 retro throwback pictures of Newcastle cinemas back in the day

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 27th Dec 2025, 15:26 GMT

Updated 28th Dec 2025, 06:00 GMT

Curtain up on 13 fantastic scenes from the picture houses of Newcastle.

I loved a day at the cinema complete with popcorn, ice cream and the works.

But I love this gallery of nostalgic pictures from Getty Images even more, showing the pictures at the Odeon, Manors, Tyneside Cinema, Manors and more.

Join me for a movie journey as we travel from 1933 to 1996.

9. Retro at the Rialto

The Rialto cinema in Armstrong Road Benwell - taken in 1962. | Newcastle Libraries

10. The Odeon in 1995

The Odeon cinema. The photograph has been taken from the top of Pilgrim Street looking down to the Odeon which is centre left. | Newcastle Libraries

11. Taking you to Tyneside Cinema

High Friars Lane and Pilgrim Street in Newcastle gets our attention in 1995. | Newcastle Libraries

12. Memories from Manors

Warner Brothers cinema at Manors Shieldfield. The picture was taken in 1996 | Newcastle Libraries