Rex Cinema on the Ring Road welcomed generations of movie-goers from LS11 and beyond. The cinema, which boasted seating for 1,350 people, had only been open three months when this photo was taken in May 1939. It closed in February 1976 with Apple Dumpling Gang and Sword in the Stone the last films to be shown before it was demolished to make way for a housing estate. The photo is one of 18 which showcase life in Beeston during the 1930s and feature a range of local landmarks and streets familiar to generations of people who called the suburb home down the years. They 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: 19 photos to take you back to Beeston in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTAGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Beeston in the 1930s
The intersection of Millshaw and Elland Road pictured in July 1939. The kerb has been painted with white to make it easier to discern during a war-time black-out. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Beeston in the 1930s
Dewsbury Road congregational church with Oakley View on the right. Pictured in July 1939 Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1930s
Old cottages and outhouse on Town Street in June 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1930s
Beeston Co-operative Society on Town Street in July 1939. The entrance to yard of C.Halliday & Sons, Joiners and funeral directors can be seen on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1930s
The junction of the Ring Road and Dewsbury Road. The island contains a gas streetlamp, two road signs, a multi-branched telegraph pole and an old black dog. In the background is a block of shops occupied and trading, with another block under construction. On the verge is a car and trailer. Men are unloading a lorry in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1930s
The Rex cinema on the ring road pictured in May 1939. It opened on February 13, 1939, with the screening of We're going to be rich starring Gracie Fields and Victor McLaglan. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net