Three girls pose for the camera on Stoney Rock Lane in June 1939. From the left, the first street to intersect with Stoney Rock Lane is Back Fraser Terrace, then moving right, numbers 78/80 shop run by Leonard Smith grocers and off-licence. This shop has blinds down and John Smiths 'Magnet' ales sign. Next street is Fraser Terrace. Number 76A is Frederick Green Hairdresser, a barbers striped pole is projecting from the shop. Number 76 is the home of Michael Rogan a bus cleaner. This junction is with Back Fraser Street. Number 74 is Mrs Clara Fraser sweet shop, the name 'Nixon' is above the shop window.Three girls pose for the camera on Stoney Rock Lane in June 1939. From the left, the first street to intersect with Stoney Rock Lane is Back Fraser Terrace, then moving right, numbers 78/80 shop run by Leonard Smith grocers and off-licence. This shop has blinds down and John Smiths 'Magnet' ales sign. Next street is Fraser Terrace. Number 76A is Frederick Green Hairdresser, a barbers striped pole is projecting from the shop. Number 76 is the home of Michael Rogan a bus cleaner. This junction is with Back Fraser Street. Number 74 is Mrs Clara Fraser sweet shop, the name 'Nixon' is above the shop window.
Three girls pose for the camera on Stoney Rock Lane in June 1939. From the left, the first street to intersect with Stoney Rock Lane is Back Fraser Terrace, then moving right, numbers 78/80 shop run by Leonard Smith grocers and off-licence. This shop has blinds down and John Smiths 'Magnet' ales sign. Next street is Fraser Terrace. Number 76A is Frederick Green Hairdresser, a barbers striped pole is projecting from the shop. Number 76 is the home of Michael Rogan a bus cleaner. This junction is with Back Fraser Street. Number 74 is Mrs Clara Fraser sweet shop, the name 'Nixon' is above the shop window.

Burmantofts in the 1930s: Photo gems feature Burton's and Regent cinema

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 8th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2023, 06:45 BST

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These photo gems turn back the clock to showcase a decade in the life of Burmantofts in the 1930s.

This gallery features a number of local landmarks ranging from the Regal cinema and York Road public swimming baths and the public library through to the factory of ‘The Tailor of Taste’ and well known places of worship. Familiar streets such as Stoney Rock Lane and Nippet Lane are also in focus as well as a Royal visit. The images 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: 17 photo memories from Burmantofts in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A street procession during the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Leeds. The picture depicts guards on horseback in procession along a main road (possibly Roseville Road). A background building with wall advert or sign depicts The Roseville Clothing Co. Ltd. Pictured in August 1933.

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A street procession during the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Leeds. The picture depicts guards on horseback in procession along a main road (possibly Roseville Road). A background building with wall advert or sign depicts The Roseville Clothing Co. Ltd. Pictured in August 1933. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A property on Springfield Road in August 1930. Children are gathering around an empty property, one child seems to be climbing through a window. The house on the right is number 3.

8. Burmantofts in the 1930s

A property on Springfield Road in August 1930. Children are gathering around an empty property, one child seems to be climbing through a window. The house on the right is number 3. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Nippet Lane, with a horse and cart in view in August 1930. On the left is a fish and chip shop, owned by Mr and Mrs Render, at no. 13 Nippet Lane. To the right is St. Stephen's Road with a pickle factory seen centrally. St. Stephen’s Road terminated at the quarry and premises of J & C Boyle and Sons, Brick Manufacturers, at the Burmantofts Brick Works which produced good quality every day bricks. The houses in the distance are on Torre Road, on the far side of which was sited the Burmantofts Works (Terra Cotta) which produced a fine grade of clay for use in decorative items, including the famous Burmantofts faience, and was at the time owned by the Leeds Fireclay Co. Ltd.

9. Burmantofts in the 1930s

Nippet Lane, with a horse and cart in view in August 1930. On the left is a fish and chip shop, owned by Mr and Mrs Render, at no. 13 Nippet Lane. To the right is St. Stephen's Road with a pickle factory seen centrally. St. Stephen’s Road terminated at the quarry and premises of J & C Boyle and Sons, Brick Manufacturers, at the Burmantofts Brick Works which produced good quality every day bricks. The houses in the distance are on Torre Road, on the far side of which was sited the Burmantofts Works (Terra Cotta) which produced a fine grade of clay for use in decorative items, including the famous Burmantofts faience, and was at the time owned by the Leeds Fireclay Co. Ltd. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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In the centre, bakers shop also selling cigarettes and sweets. This was number 62A, owner Agnes Louise Nurse. This is the junction with Doris Avenue. The shop has a blind down over the window with 'ices' printed on it. On the wall, posters for Leeds Empire Theatre, Lux soap and local cinemas, the Star and the Hillcrest. Moving right, house and shop, number 62, premises of Thomas Eggleston fish shop. On the right is Back Doris Grove. Pictured in June 1939.

10. Burmantofts in the 1930s

In the centre, bakers shop also selling cigarettes and sweets. This was number 62A, owner Agnes Louise Nurse. This is the junction with Doris Avenue. The shop has a blind down over the window with 'ices' printed on it. On the wall, posters for Leeds Empire Theatre, Lux soap and local cinemas, the Star and the Hillcrest. Moving right, house and shop, number 62, premises of Thomas Eggleston fish shop. On the right is Back Doris Grove. Pictured in June 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Baptist Church on York Road pictured in October 1934. The architect was W.H.Harris, it cost £5,500 to build. The foundation stone was laid on July 10, 1872, there was accommodation for 700 people, The last service was held on July 4, 1959. The building was demolished for the erection of the Ebor Gardens Estate.

11. Burmantofts in the 1930s

The Baptist Church on York Road pictured in October 1934. The architect was W.H.Harris, it cost £5,500 to build. The foundation stone was laid on July 10, 1872, there was accommodation for 700 people, The last service was held on July 4, 1959. The building was demolished for the erection of the Ebor Gardens Estate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Montague Burton, The Tailor of Taste, on Stoney Rock Lane showing building with large arched windows and two chimneys in the background. There is a belisha beacon on the corner of the street. Pictured in June 1939.

12. Burmantofts in the 1930s

Montague Burton, The Tailor of Taste, on Stoney Rock Lane showing building with large arched windows and two chimneys in the background. There is a belisha beacon on the corner of the street. Pictured in June 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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