Marsh Lane Tenements pictured in August 1939. They were built in the early 1900s, to rehouse tenants of slum properties in this area, which was classed as one of the unhealthy districts. This was one of the first purpose built blocks of flats in Leeds, 2 and 3 bed room units, housed 198 people. They were built by private enterprise. End wall carries posters advertising Swan Vestas matches and Gordons Gin.Marsh Lane Tenements pictured in August 1939. They were built in the early 1900s, to rehouse tenants of slum properties in this area, which was classed as one of the unhealthy districts. This was one of the first purpose built blocks of flats in Leeds, 2 and 3 bed room units, housed 198 people. They were built by private enterprise. End wall carries posters advertising Swan Vestas matches and Gordons Gin.
Marsh Lane Tenements pictured in August 1939. They were built in the early 1900s, to rehouse tenants of slum properties in this area, which was classed as one of the unhealthy districts. This was one of the first purpose built blocks of flats in Leeds, 2 and 3 bed room units, housed 198 people. They were built by private enterprise. End wall carries posters advertising Swan Vestas matches and Gordons Gin.

16 evocative photos showcase a corner of Leeds which time forgot

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 21st Jan 2024, 04:45 BST

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These photos turn the spotlight on a corner of your Leeds which time forgot.

Bank is an area of the city that time erased, that appears to have disappeared off the map and removed from the memory of Leeds residents. It was a very poor deprived slum area of the city in the 1800s the vast majority of which was reduced to rubble as part of slum clearance. These photos capture a decade in time - the 1930s and bring to life a era of change in the city's rich history. READ MORE: 14 intriguing photos take you back to Bank in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Waste land on Marsh Lane, East Street area, looking south east at back of Hudson's sawmills. View of area prior to beck covering work. Pictured in August 1936.

7. Bank in the 1930s

Waste land on Marsh Lane, East Street area, looking south east at back of Hudson's sawmills. View of area prior to beck covering work. Pictured in August 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Worsted Street Mill, occupier James Andrew Kavanagh, printer and lithographer. This was off Mill Street. Pictured in August 1937.

8. Bank in the 1930s

Worsted Street Mill, occupier James Andrew Kavanagh, printer and lithographer. This was off Mill Street. Pictured in August 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Businesses at East Street Mills, showing John Dickenson & Co. Ltd, Paper manufacturers. Signs for Cooper and Silversides, Joiners and The Service Tailoring Co. Ltd. can be seen. Pictured in June 1935.

9. Bank 1930s

Businesses at East Street Mills, showing John Dickenson & Co. Ltd, Paper manufacturers. Signs for Cooper and Silversides, Joiners and The Service Tailoring Co. Ltd. can be seen. Pictured in June 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Worsted Street Mill, James Andrew Kavanagh, printer and lithographer was in business here. Situated off Mill Street, this is the back view. Pictured in August 1937.

10. Bank in the 1930s

Worsted Street Mill, James Andrew Kavanagh, printer and lithographer was in business here. Situated off Mill Street, this is the back view. Pictured in August 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Marsh Lane in February 1934. The junction with East Street is to the right. Numbers 2-6 Marsh Lane, premises of Barnett Gould, gentlemans' outfitter, shop has 'sale' notices in windows. The junction to the left is with Garland Fold. On the corner of East Street, business of Hirst Brothers.

11. Bank in the 1930s

Marsh Lane in February 1934. The junction with East Street is to the right. Numbers 2-6 Marsh Lane, premises of Barnett Gould, gentlemans' outfitter, shop has 'sale' notices in windows. The junction to the left is with Garland Fold. On the corner of East Street, business of Hirst Brothers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Simons & Moore, Fish & Potato wholesalers on the junction of East Street and Cavalier Street. Pictured in December 1937.

12. Bank in the 1930s

Simons & Moore, Fish & Potato wholesalers on the junction of East Street and Cavalier Street. Pictured in December 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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