These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life of Chapeltown 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: 36 unseen photos of Chapel Allerton through the years | 19 unseen photos of Meanwood through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. November 1935
Sholebroke Mount, located off Scott Hall Road. It features a newly-constructed parade of shops with living accommodation. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. March 1939
The parade of shops between Savile Road and Savile Place. To left, corner of Forum cinema, Muriel Davis sweets, Jack Freeman chemist, Isaac Hyman hairdresser, Charles Statman, fruit and Ann Leader ladies wear. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. July 1923
Potternewton Park with flowerbeds in the foreground. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Year unknown
A milk delivery wagon belonging to the firm of J. Harvey & Son of 37 Reginald Street. The vehicle is loaded with large milk churns and crates containing pints of milk. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. July 1936
A telephone kiosk on the corner of Spencer Place and Roundhay Road. There is a parade of shops in the background. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. August 1939
The back of a cigarette machine on Chapeltown Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net