The starting point for this focus on the suburb in the 1920s is Holbeck Baths, a much-loved community hub which helped generations of people to swim. The photos also feature other well known landmarks such as the post office and and showcase well-travelled streets around the area including Spence Lane and Domestic Street. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Holbeck in the 1920s
Spence Lane in October 1929. On the left, Chadwick Place, the shop at the junction with Spence Lane is number 5 business of George Manghan, grocer. Advertisements round the shop include Fry's cocoa and chocolate, Colman's mustard, Oxo, Lyon's Tea, Hudson's Soap. Between the shops, a poster for the Picture House cinema, Holbeck. Shop premises on the right, number 7 appear empty. A street lamp also carries 'danger' warning sign for next road junction. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Holbeck in the 1920s
A view of a yard off Stocks Hill, thought to be Holbeck. The buildings in the yard are dilapidated. Through the wooden gate can be seen factory buildings. Pictured in July 1925. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Holbeck in the 1920s
The Thrift Stores on Spence Lane pictured in October 1929. Above the door it reads established 1881. The chain of shops was founded by two grocers in Holbeck, Wright Poppelwell and J.W. Jessop. The windows display a variety of goods, including hardware and food. Milk is 3 1/2d a pint (1 1/2p approx). Sacks of potatoes in doorway 7lb fo 6d (2 1/2p) onions 2d lb (1p approx). On the right is Dunderdale's Yard. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net