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Glasgow has a rich history of cinema, from appearing on the big screen to spawning its stars. But the city itself was once filled with great places to catch a flick. Before the television became a household essential, the cinema was an important meeting point for people who wanted watch films.
These cinemas are now long lost, but for some the memories of the films they caught there will be as vivid as ever. We take a look at the cinemas and what happened to them once the credits rolled.
Keep reading to find 18 great pictures of long lost Glasgow cinemas.
5. Roxy Cinema
The Roxy opened in September 1930 on the site of the older Maryhill Picture House. The 2,270 seater cinema was sold to G&WofS Cinemas Ltd in April 1945 then CMA (Rank) in April 1955. It was closed and demolished in October 1962. | Glasgow City Archives
6. Astoria Cinema
The Astoria was built in 1931 and operated until 1962. 33 years later it would be demolished after being used as a bingo hall. | Glasgow City Archives
7. Western Cinema
A snapshot of Dumbarton Road in the early 1960s which features the Western Cinema which originally opened in 1916 as the Garrick. It was demolished in the 1970s. | Glasgow City Archives
8. New Bedford
The New Bedford was opened in the 1930s. It closed as a cinema in the 1970s. If it looks familiar, that's because its now the O2 Academy on Eglinton Road | Glasgow Libraries