These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in LS7 and 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. LIVE IN LEEDS THROUGH THE DECADES: 1920s | 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
31. March 1979
A row of shops on Harrogate Road. From left, Heng Hong Chop Suey Chinese takeaway, Victoria Louise ladies' hairdresser and Phil's barber's shop, Symmonds Furnishers, H. Pounder, jeweller and National Westminster Bank. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
32. 1980s
Harrogate Road showing Chapel Allerton Library in the centre, with the police station and Midland Bank to the left and Leeds Building Society partly visible on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
33. Year unknown
A view of old Chapel Allerton police station which closed in the late 1990s. Parade of shops can also be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
34. 2003
Chapel Allerton Primary which was built as Chapeltown Board School in 1879 and designed by Richard Adams. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
35. 2003
Regent public house, serving Tetley's beer. Located on Regent Street it was built in the early 1800s. The sign has a portrait of the Prince Regent. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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