Wellington Street, New Briggate, Eastgate and are all featured in this wonderful gallery which turns the spotlight on the heart of Leeds in 1937. Charity is in focus thanks to the Salvation Army Hostel which has always boasted a long tradition of working with the homeless in the city. 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: Leeds in 1938 – 17 photo gems celebrate a year in the life of your city LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
A parade of businesses on Park Place in August 1937. Pictured, from left to right, is Sunco - electrics. H.M Watts - manufacturers agent. The tallest building is Welsbach House which encloses the businesses of the Lighting Trades Ltd and Welsbach Light Co. To the right is Greenwood and Walsh Ltd. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
East parade in September 1937. In this photograph the portion of the parade shown contains the Bingley Building Society. Hebblethwaite Bros. Wine Spirit and Cigar shop. H.B. Weston office supplies, Scottish Temperance & General Assurance and the West Riding Trade Protection Association offices. There are some cars and a window cleaners barrow parked at the kerb. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Park Square and Park Square North in December 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Boult Brothers clothing manufactorers Ltd at 71 St Pauls Street. View is looking from junction with Queen Street. Pictured in August 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
This Garden of Rest was created and maintained by trustees of Wade's Charity, which is a memorial to Thomas Wade. In 1530 his will stipulated that money should be used to benefit the people of Leeds. several public spaces were created. This three-quarter acre site was opened in 1933. St. Johns Church is on the right. The mock-Tudor building is St. Johns House opened in 1930 which fronted onto Merrion Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
The shop premises of Fred Groves, tobacconist, on New Briggate. A large number of signs for tobacco are in view. Over the shop an electric sign for Essolube oil. Empire Virginia Cigarettes on the window with Players. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net