A row of shops on Easterly Road, looking from the junction with Gipton Wood Road. The parade of shops are includes F.A Robson chemists, Beaumonts fruit shop and a bakery on the cornerA row of shops on Easterly Road, looking from the junction with Gipton Wood Road. The parade of shops are includes F.A Robson chemists, Beaumonts fruit shop and a bakery on the corner
A row of shops on Easterly Road, looking from the junction with Gipton Wood Road. The parade of shops are includes F.A Robson chemists, Beaumonts fruit shop and a bakery on the corner

19 unseen photos of Gipton through the years

Is this the Gipton you remember?
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 13th May 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2020, 08:31 BST

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These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Gipton down the decades and feature local landmarks. 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: 23 unseen photos of Burmantofts through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Parade of shops on Amberton Approach, Oakwood Lane. From left to right are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit, Mittons Newsagent.

1. October 1937

Parade of shops on Amberton Approach, Oakwood Lane. From left to right are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit, Mittons Newsagent. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Copgrove Road showing rows of two-storey semi-detatched houses with front gardens and low iron railings. Unsurfaced road with projecting manhole cover.

2. January 1925

Copgrove Road showing rows of two-storey semi-detatched houses with front gardens and low iron railings. Unsurfaced road with projecting manhole cover. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of JH Dewhurst Ltd at 137 Easterly Road. An illegal sign has been marked out on this photo.

3. April 1938

A view of JH Dewhurst Ltd at 137 Easterly Road. An illegal sign has been marked out on this photo. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Councillor Michael Simmons (left) hands over the keys to the new Gipton Housing Office to the new housing manager, Bob Prince.

4. September 1982

Councillor Michael Simmons (left) hands over the keys to the new Gipton Housing Office to the new housing manager, Bob Prince. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A group of children pictured on Brander Mount, taken on a Whit Sunday when all were dressed in their best outfits.

5. Circa 1954/1955

A group of children pictured on Brander Mount, taken on a Whit Sunday when all were dressed in their best outfits. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Denis Healey MP crowns Ann Marie Duffy the Queen of Gipton Gala. He went down on bended knee to present the Queen with a Silver cup.

6. Jul,y 1986

Denis Healey MP crowns Ann Marie Duffy the Queen of Gipton Gala. He went down on bended knee to present the Queen with a Silver cup. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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