Doncaster’s new £250,000 ABC cinema, part of the Golden Acres development near the town centre, was opened on May 18, 1967placeholder image
Doncaster’s new £250,000 ABC cinema, part of the Golden Acres development near the town centre, was opened on May 18, 1967

Looking back at some of Doncaster’s long lost theatres and cinemas

By Jane Salt
Published 18th Apr 2023, 13:51 BST

This week we are looking back at some of Doncaster’s long lost theatres and cinemas.

A search of our archives brings you these fascinating pictures of cinemas and theatres from the past.

The Doncaster Palace Theatre of Varieties, Silver Street, opened on August 28, 1911

5. Palace

The Doncaster Palace Theatre of Varieties, Silver Street, opened on August 28, 1911 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers

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The Palace Theatre, Doncaster, with Manager J W North

6. Manager

The Palace Theatre, Doncaster, with Manager J W North Photo: Submitted

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Cinema House, Doncaster

7. Cinema

Cinema House, Doncaster Photo: Submitted

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The Don Cinema, Town End, Doncaster, December 1958

8. Don

The Don Cinema, Town End, Doncaster, December 1958 Photo: Submitted

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