The 1930s saw the opening of Leeds Civic Hall by King George V and Queen Mary (August 1933) while BBC opened Broadcasting House on Woodhouse Lane (1933). The decade also saw the opening of Leeds Central bus station (1938) and the first flats occupied at Quarry Hill (March 1938). Enjoy these photos published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, run by Leeds Library & Information Service, showcasing a city on the rise. READ MORE: The rise and fall of Leeds Quarry Hill Flats
7. December 1930
Hitchen's department store showing sign advertising 'Father Christmas in Fairyland'. A mechanical bell-boy is at the bottom of a ladder going up the front of the building. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. March 1936
Shops on Briggate, left to right, are Watson Cairns, Direct Woollen Co, Royal Hotel, Lamberts Chambers. Entrance to Bowers Yard. The Whip public house can also be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. June 1938
Shops on Boar Lane. In view are Singer Sewing Machines and Tetley Tobacconists. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. October 1931
Corner of Boar Lane and Upper Mill Hill, showing Jacomelli's cafe. On the left is a lost property man carrying leather coats etc. Further along are York Restaurant, Cook's Tourist Office, Arthur Davy and Son, Provisioners. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. May 1938
Looking towards Duncan Street, on right, Central Market Hotel, built in 1904, then Market Street Arcade which was completed in 1930 by covering Market Street from Briggate to Central Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. May 1936
Model for proposed Leeds Central bus station, showing buildings at the bottom of Eastgate. The round building in the centre was to become a petrol filling station. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net