The Picture House Cinema in Bradford, located on Godwin Street, opened its doors in 1911 as a silent movie theater. Designed by architect Walter Pask, the building featured an ornate Edwardian facade and luxurious interior decor. It initially seated 900 patrons and was one of Bradford’s first purpose-built cinemas.

Throughout its history, the Picture House has been the subject of numerous ghostly tales. Staff and visitors have reported encounters with a spectral usherette, believed to be a former employee who died in the 1930s. Witnesses describe seeing her phantom form walking up and down the aisles, still performing her duties decades after her passing.

Another frequently sighted apparition is that of a young boy, often seen sitting alone in the back row of the cinema. Some accounts suggest he may have been a victim of a tragic accident during the theater’s early years.

The projection room is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former projectionist. Staff members have reported hearing unexplained footsteps and feeling an unseen presence in this area, particularly late at night.

Paranormal activity in the Picture House isn’t limited to visual apparitions. Many visitors have experienced sudden cold spots, the sensation of being watched, and unexplained sounds echoing through the building after hours. Some have even claimed to hear faint snippets of old films playing when the cinema is empty and the projectors are off.

In the 1980s, renovation work allegedly uncovered hidden rooms beneath the cinema, leading to speculation about their purpose and potential connection to the reported hauntings.