Town Street in June 1931. On the left, part of display window for Maypole dairy number 192 which has a white lamp outside. Next number 190 premises of Miss Hilda Baltye, ironmonger. Entrance to Spring Street can be seen. In the road a Co-op bakery delivery vehicle is parked outside store. On the right is the Lido Cinema. Built in 1912 as the Palace. In 1929 talking pictures arrived, the cinema was refitted and the name was changed to the Lido. In this photograph, Ken Maynard is starring in 'Sons of the Saddle'. On the gable end, a poster advertises 'Outside the Law' starring Mary Nolan. To the right of the cinema, a notice board gives details of shopping facilities in Bramley, the board shaped like a gothic window is advertising Leeds Permanent Building Society.placeholder image
Town Street in June 1931. On the left, part of display window for Maypole dairy number 192 which has a white lamp outside. Next number 190 premises of Miss Hilda Baltye, ironmonger. Entrance to Spring Street can be seen. In the road a Co-op bakery delivery vehicle is parked outside store. On the right is the Lido Cinema. Built in 1912 as the Palace. In 1929 talking pictures arrived, the cinema was refitted and the name was changed to the Lido. In this photograph, Ken Maynard is starring in 'Sons of the Saddle'. On the gable end, a poster advertises 'Outside the Law' starring Mary Nolan. To the right of the cinema, a notice board gives details of shopping facilities in Bramley, the board shaped like a gothic window is advertising Leeds Permanent Building Society.

14 bold photos take you back to Bramley in the 1930s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 29th Nov 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 5th Mar 2025, 15:07 GMT

Bramley in the 1930s is thrust into the spotlight in this photo gallery of memories from the decade.

Landmarks as well as shops, cinemas and local industry are all featured in this wonderful look back at the suburb. The images 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Bramley, Rodley and Swinnow LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia

The railway bridge spanning Henconner Lane pictured in September 1937.

7. Bramley in the 1930s

The railway bridge spanning Henconner Lane pictured in September 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Whitecote Post Office on Leeds & Bradford Road. Also a general grocers, goods outside shop with blind down to protect them. next,no.430 detached house with shop premises, Arthur Parsons, newsagent. Pictured in August 1935.

8. Bramley in the 1930s

Whitecote Post Office on Leeds & Bradford Road. Also a general grocers, goods outside shop with blind down to protect them. next,no.430 detached house with shop premises, Arthur Parsons, newsagent. Pictured in August 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Backs of houses on Moor End Farm in July 1936. To left of photo is washing on line, sheds & cart. Back gardens & greenhouse to right of photo.

9. Bramley in the 1930s

Backs of houses on Moor End Farm in July 1936. To left of photo is washing on line, sheds & cart. Back gardens & greenhouse to right of photo. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Properties in Stocks Hill, Lower Town Street in September 1933. The three-storey, stone built block on the left houses numbers 145 to 147A. Number 147A, at the left edge is the premises of James Blakey, photographer, and examples of his work are displayed in the window. A woman is holding a small child up to the window to get a better view of the photographs. Moving right, number 147 is a branch of the Leeds Permanent Society.

10. Bramley in the 1930s

Properties in Stocks Hill, Lower Town Street in September 1933. The three-storey, stone built block on the left houses numbers 145 to 147A. Number 147A, at the left edge is the premises of James Blakey, photographer, and examples of his work are displayed in the window. A woman is holding a small child up to the window to get a better view of the photographs. Moving right, number 147 is a branch of the Leeds Permanent Society. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Telephone kiosk at the junction of Stanningley Road and Henconner Lane, looking towards Stanningley Road in June 1936. To right of picture are the grounds of Good Shepherd School, the annexe of Christ the King R. C. School, bounded by a wall with iron railings and trees behind. A man is walking along the pavement.

11. Bramley in the 1930s

Telephone kiosk at the junction of Stanningley Road and Henconner Lane, looking towards Stanningley Road in June 1936. To right of picture are the grounds of Good Shepherd School, the annexe of Christ the King R. C. School, bounded by a wall with iron railings and trees behind. A man is walking along the pavement. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Stocks Hill, Lower Town Street showing a block of stone built shop properties in September 1933. At the left edge is the butcher's shop belonging to Miss Isa Busfield (later to become Mrs Isa Croft) at number 145A, then Dunkirk Photographic Studios at number 147A, the business of James Blakey, 'Kiddies' portraits a speciality'. There is a large sign on the exterior wall that reads "Someone Somewhere Wants Your Photograph". This is followed by Leeds Permanent Building Society at number 147 with the pediment over the entrance.

12. Bramley in the 1930s

Stocks Hill, Lower Town Street showing a block of stone built shop properties in September 1933. At the left edge is the butcher's shop belonging to Miss Isa Busfield (later to become Mrs Isa Croft) at number 145A, then Dunkirk Photographic Studios at number 147A, the business of James Blakey, 'Kiddies' portraits a speciality'. There is a large sign on the exterior wall that reads "Someone Somewhere Wants Your Photograph". This is followed by Leeds Permanent Building Society at number 147 with the pediment over the entrance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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