The Shire Oak is one of more than 20 images which showcase life in LS6 during the 1930s. Streets including Otley Road, Headingley Lane and Victoria Road are all featured in this collection of photos which aim to capture the spirit of the time and a sense of community. They 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: Changing Leeds - Life in the city centre during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Headingley in the 1930s
Morgan and Waddington, electrical shop pictured in June 1934. The bus depot can be seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Headingley in the 1930s
A police telephone box, set into a stone wall, on Headingley Lane in March 1935. The words Leeds City Police are above the door. There is access from the outside for telephone and first aid appliances. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Headingley in the 1930s
Headingley Lane in November 1937. Spink and Simpson plumbers and electricians are pictured. To the left is residence and office of Joseph Leonard Iredale surgeon. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley in the 1930s
A garage forecourt premises of S.Wells on Headingley Lane, junction with North Hill Road. petrol pumps under canopy. Telephone repair shelter. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley in the 1930s
Weetwood Lane (left) at the junction with Moor Road pictured in October 1930. The shop on the corner was previously 'The Flower Box'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Headingley in the 1930s
The dairy on Moor Road in August 1935. The dairy dealt in butter, cream, milk, eggs and was locally famed for the home-made ice-cream which they sold. In the 1980s all the dairy property was converted to flats. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net