DO YOU remember queueing for your tickets in the foyer of the Odeon cinema, twirling round the dancefloor of the New Victoria, or even dancing along as the Beatles performed at the Gaumont?

These pictures by Bradford photographer Simon Sugden will no doubt stir some recollections for those who remember any of the city centre building’s incarnations before its closure in 2010.

Mr Sugden said: “I really wanted to show everyone what a wonderful and iconic building the Odeon is. Fellow photographer Phil Jackson and I were allowed access by Lee Craven, the director of Bradford Live, the group that plans to restore the building’s auditorium.”

In April, The Telegraph & Argus reported that there was fresh hope for the £15 million project as two operators bid for chance to run the reopened venue.

“It was fantastic inside. The pictures aim to show how magnificent it will be when it is restored and show people that it is worth restoring. It would be terrible to lose something so historic.

“It is part of our history. The Beatles came to play here, so it would be great to have it back as a music venue.”

Simon, who works as a chef at The Hop in Saltaire, is a member of the Telegraph & Argus Camera Club, a group aimed at everyone from seasoned amateurs to budding new photographers,

“I really try and capture the wonderful architecture we have here in Bradford. I call it urban exploration,” he said.

“I want people to look upwards when they are walking, rather than at their feet, and see what amazing old buildings we have. I’ve only been taking photographs for a short time – around seven years – but it is something I really enjoy. It is how I met my fiancé, Lizzie, and we now have a daughter, Jennie. Our first date was at Drummond Mill.

“I’ve photographed every mill in Bradford and even places like High Royds Hospital, in Menston.”

If you are interested in seeing your photographs in print, whether you have all the latest kit or just an eye for taking a fantastic picture on your smartphone, visit telegraphandargus.co.uk/cameraclub to join the T&A Camera Club.

Join the closed Facebook group and post your snaps of everything from beautiful landscapes and wildlife, community events large or small, new angles on familiar places or even breaking news if you find yourself in the middle of the action. There are monthly prize competitions for members, with the chance to win £50, and a large canvas print of your winning picture.