This gallery captures an age of innocence and an insight into the daily grind of life around the suburb during the decade. Familiar streets and landmarks known to generations of residents are also in focus. 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: Evocative photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Hunslet in the 1930s
The Balm Road area in September 1935. A church steeple can be seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Hunslet in the 1930s
The junction of South Brook Street with Hunslet Lane in January 1935. The clock of Simms Motor Units Ltd., Magneto manufacturer, is on the corner with their delivery van parked outside. Opposite on Hunslet Lane, the 'Ales' sign from the Scarbro' Castle is visible next to the entrance to Whitechapel Yard. To the right the first property is apartments owned by Mrs. Alice Ann Sidebottom. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Hunslet in the 1930s
Chadwick Court off Bowman Lane in October 1935. There are two buildings visible : a derelict house which adjoins a collapsed house. On the left is a one-storey building possibly a lavatory, or storage area. To the far left of the photo, the wheels of a wooden cart can just be seen. There are several children watching the photographer. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Hunslet in the 1930s
Balm Road in September 1939. The Railway Hotel is set back from road. Brick facade has double bay windows each side of door. Above the door is a sign for the hotel with the BYB symbol for Bentley's Yorkshire Beers. The left side of the hotel is cement rendered with street sign for Hardwick Street. To the right is Balm Street with man and gas lamp at end. Beyond can be seen a shop on the corner of Wright Street. In the foreground, the cobbles and tram lines of Balm Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Hunslet in the 1930s
The entrance to Chadwick Court and residential accommodation on one side of the street. There are three lines of washing hanging over the street and several people watching the photographer. In the foreground there is a dilapidated building on the left next to the entrance to the court. Pictured in October 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Hunslet in the 1930s
At the junction of Balm Road and Carr Terrace is Balm Road licensed stores. Over the door, sign states Henrietta Wright is the licensee. Large sign to side of shop says "There's no better beer than BYB", (Bentley's Yorkshire Beers).In front of the shop , an ornate telephone box. To the right, a one storey wooden fish shop with posters for the Strand and Regal cinemas. Pictured in September 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net