The images feature landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations around the 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: 19 unseen photos of Kirkstall through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Kirkstall in the 1930s
View showing Randerson Brothers, motor engineers on Commercial Road, Watson Place in April 1937. The George Hotel can be seen on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Construction of new houses on Vesper Lane,between Abbey Road and Vesper Road, August 1937. Bungalows are being built, roof timbers can be seen, slates, window frames, bricks and other materials are in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Morris Lane in September 1935. On the left is Station Parade, number 12 is a branch of Thrift Stores, grocers. Customers are offered free insurance and loyalty bonus of 2/6d (twelve and a half pence) for every one pound spent. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Kirkstall in the 1930s
View looking across Morris Lane from the bottom of Kirkstall Hill, at the junction with Kirkstall Lane in May 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Kirkstall in the 1930s
December 1935. Row of cottages on Morris Lane named Hark To Rover. Some people think that the name is derived from a local legend concerning a barmaid, Mary, who worked at the Star and Garter. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Junction of Church Lane with Morris Lane in August 1934. On the corner is a two storey out building with a stone walled enclosed garden with a house just visible beyond. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net