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

Stocks Hill, looking towards Bramley Town End. Stocks Hill is rising from the main road, topped with railings. The monument over the stone wall is the remains of the tower of St. Margaret's Church. Pictured in September 1933.

13. Bramley in the 1930s

Stocks Hill, looking towards Bramley Town End. Stocks Hill is rising from the main road, topped with railings. The monument over the stone wall is the remains of the tower of St. Margaret's Church. Pictured in September 1933. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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