Briggate has played a part in the life of Leeds residents for generations. These photos capture a snapshot of life during the 1930s and feature a range of shops and landmarks many of which continue to play a big part in the city's rich history and heritage. These images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The Briggate skyscraper that was never built LOVE NOSTALGIA? LOVE LEEDS? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Briggate in the 1930s
This photo shows part of Marks and Spencer Ltd in February 1930, who were listed at 76 Briggate. Thenis Bridges, drapers with sign: 'Bridges sale of the £6,000 stock of C.Coleing and sons Ltd, Hampstead Road. Prices show a discount of from 6/8 to 10/- in the £' in the distance a sign for Warwickshire furnishing Co Ltd is visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Briggate in the 1930s
Looking from the junction of Briggate with Call Lane (right) and Swinegate (left) through the London and North Eastern Railway bridge on Lower Briggate in June 1933. The Golden Lion Hotel can be seen on the left with Fred Verity and Son, Ironmongers on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Briggate in the 1930s
An outline around central block of buildings where Marks and Spencers will be built. Pictured, from left, is Lyons and Co, Bull and Bell Yard and the Rialto Cinema. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Briggate in the 1930s
Stone's Radio Shop prior to having building work done on it in January 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Briggate in the 1930s
Stone's Radio shop on Briggate in January 1939 with signs being put up which state 'Re-building sale'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net