Enjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netEnjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
Enjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Beeston in the 1930s: From fish and chips to Dewsbury Road

Fish and chips kick off this trip down memory lane to Beeston in the 1930s.

The photo of Pearson's chippy on Cardinal Road in 1937 is one of 15 photo gems which bring the decade to life in the community. Shops, landmarks and familiar roads and streets fall under focus during a time the council was looking to build for the future in the heart of LS11. The photos 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: Fascinating pictures show life in Leeds during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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