The wonderful images focus mainly on the Corner House on Harrogate Road, a building which housed a ballroom while other facilities included a lounge, squash court and cafe. Other landmarks featured include the Kingsway Cinema and Moortown Council School. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Fascinating pictures show life in Leeds during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Moortown in the 1930s
The junction of Harrogate Road and Street Lane shows on the left, a house, possibly the end of a terrace behind a high hedge. There are some people on the pavement including a man in the uniform of a transport company. A large mature tree overshadows the corner. Two sets of tram lines are seen on the road. In the right background is a stone wall behind which are more trees. Pictured in July 1931. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Moortown in the 1930s
Corner House on Harrogate Road in September 1936. On the left is Lewis Carr chemists shop with Greens shop at No 9, selling fruit, flowers plants and various gardening supplies. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Moortown in the 1930s
A view of Corner House shops from Street Lane in September 1936. On the left no8 Lewis Carr chemist, next no9 Greens selling fruit and flowers No 10 is empty. Last no11. James Coombes and co, shoe repairs,. On the right a cardboard cut-out of a woman probably advertising film sold at the chemists. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Moortown in the 1930s
Looking at the Harrogate Road side of Corner building, no 3 is Radio County Wireless services No4 is the Bureau selling sweets and tobacco. Pictured in September 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Moortown in the 1930s
Looking across Harrogate Road at the mock tudor building of the Leeds Industrial Cooperative Society, on Stainburn Parade. The parade of shops includes a butchers, pharmacy, greengrocers and iron mongers. There is a large car on the forecourt with a uniformed chauffeur beside it. Behind the low wall are some mature trees and a streetlamp is on the pavement. Pictured in August 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Moortown in the 1930s
Customers can be seen admiring window displays at the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society store on Harrogate Road. Prams and a bicycle can be seen. Pictured in July 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net