These photos 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. The images showcase life in LS15 through the decades and feature local landmarks including Crossgates Shopping Centre as well as pubs and street scenes. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: 30 never seen before photos of Halton through the years | 45 never seen before photos of Seacroft through the years | 25 never seen before photos of Garforth through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
7. January 1943
The Regal Super Cinema on Cross Gates Road which could seat 1,500 people. It boasted the largest theatre car park in the country at that time with parking for 400 vehicles. It closed in 1964. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. January 1946
Station Road looking towards Austhorpe Road. To the right can be seen the Travellers Rest pub which fronts onto Austhorpe Road. Beyond the Methodist Church and Church Institute are visible | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. October 1938
Shops on Austhorpe Road. Pictured are John Crockatt, dyers and cleaners, William Taylor Thompson, grocers, Isaac Stephenson, butcher, Gladys Walton, greengrocer, Meadow Dairy and Taylors Chemist. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. November 1933
Shops on Cross Gates Road. Pictured, George Green butcher, William Crowther, newsagent, Sheila West ladieswear, Booth and Horsfall dairymen, Sidney Maughan, barber, Eric Allen, butcher and Edward Mitchell chemist. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. November 1929
Kitchens and bathrooms project out from the rear of property on Austhorpe Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. March 1927
A view of the pavilion in Cross Gates Recreation ground. Houses on Park Avenue are visible behind. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net