They showcase and celebrate a range of landmarks and streets which remained familiar to local people for generations. Life on Otley Road is a particular focus with other streets featured including Alma Road, North Lane, Headingley Lane. Landmarks in the spotlight include Headingley Tram Depot and the Shire Oak. The images are published courtesy of 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 YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Headingley in the 1930s
Looking towards Kirkstall Lane, on the right, junction with Otley Road is a branch of the Westminster Bank in January 1935. Moving to the left is the premises of Craven Dairies which was also a bakers. Next is C. Hollings butcher then Leeds Rating Authority office, which also housed a caretaker. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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9. Headingley in the 1930s
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10. Headingley in the 1930s
A man stands in front of a high wall on Alma Road in February 1936. In the distance can be seen a cupola with weathervane on top. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley in the 1930s
A row of shops on Otley Road in January 1938. On the left is William Addison and son selling fish, fruit and poultry. Painted on wall is a telephone and 'Fresh Arrivals Daily'. To the right is Harry Hanson, saddler, next a florists shop also belonging to William Addison, a sign on the wall with the logo 'Flowers to any part of the World', 'The Mercury Way' with a picture of the God Mercury. Then James Smith, cleaners and dyers, followed by butchers shop owned by Percy H Hutchinson. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Headingley in the 1930s
Otley Road in February 1937. On the left is the bakers and confectionery business of Ronald Black then a sweets and tobacco shop owned by Amy Bargate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net