They chart a decade in the life of the suburb and its residents during the 1930s. They feature landmarks, familiar streets, shops and talking points as well as historical detail. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Burley in the 1930s
Thrift Stores Ltd at the junction of Kirkstall Hill with Burley Wood Lane in September 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Burley in the 1930s
Telephone box at the junction of Cardigan Road and Thornville Road in June 1936. Behind the telephone box, across the street, can be seen two shops. At number 2 is a drapers shop and 2a The Albert, tobacco, chocolates, stationery. There is a street lamp to the right of the photo. Above and to the side of the drapers shop are large advertising hoardings Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Burley in the 1930s
Bankfield Grove in August 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Burley in the 1930s
A view of George William Copley, Confectioner who was at 404 Burley Road. John Webster, Boot Repairer is on left at 406. Pictured in July 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Taylors Chemist on Burley Road in April 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Burley in the 1930s
Thrift Stores, grocers shop, on Kirkstall Hill in August 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


