The Fforde Grene pictured in April 1939. It was opened in November 1938 by the Melborne brewery. The name was taken from the Ford family estate in Staffordshire; the old hall was called Fforde Grene. Managing director of the Melborne brewery was Edward V. Ford. Located at the junction of Harehills Lane and Roundhay Road. The pub was closed in July 2004 following a police raid.The Fforde Grene pictured in April 1939. It was opened in November 1938 by the Melborne brewery. The name was taken from the Ford family estate in Staffordshire; the old hall was called Fforde Grene. Managing director of the Melborne brewery was Edward V. Ford. Located at the junction of Harehills Lane and Roundhay Road. The pub was closed in July 2004 following a police raid.
The Fforde Grene pictured in April 1939. It was opened in November 1938 by the Melborne brewery. The name was taken from the Ford family estate in Staffordshire; the old hall was called Fforde Grene. Managing director of the Melborne brewery was Edward V. Ford. Located at the junction of Harehills Lane and Roundhay Road. The pub was closed in July 2004 following a police raid.

Harehills in the 1930s: Photos bring Fforde Grene and Burtons factory into focus

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 21st Sep 2023, 04:45 BST

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It was the decade a Harehills landmark first offered customers served up a drink and a warm welcome.

The Fforde Grene opened its doors in the 1930s and would welcome generations of revellers until the pub closed its doors in the early 2000s. The photo is one of 19 gems showcasing life around the suburb during the decade. Another local landmark brought in to focus in this gallery is the Burtons factory on Hudson Road. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The corner of Compton Road and Stanley Road in September 1935. No 2 Stanley Road is a corner shop belonging to proprietor and grocer Arthur Smith. An advert for Ind Coope is painted on the side of the building. Along Compton Road are Howard Binks, hairdresser; Compton Fisheries; Arthur Pullan Newsagent and others not identifiable.

13. Harehills in the 1930s

The corner of Compton Road and Stanley Road in September 1935. No 2 Stanley Road is a corner shop belonging to proprietor and grocer Arthur Smith. An advert for Ind Coope is painted on the side of the building. Along Compton Road are Howard Binks, hairdresser; Compton Fisheries; Arthur Pullan Newsagent and others not identifiable. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Shops along Compton Road in September 1935. Pictured, from left, are W H Binks, hairdresser and newsagents, Compton Fisheries, A Pullan, Confectioners, Ramsden, dental surgeon, and Beck's bakery. Poster for Shaftesbury cinema, which was showing 'Vagabond Lady', 'Masa Hiruwaka', and 'One Frightened Night'. R

14. Harehills in the 1930s

Shops along Compton Road in September 1935. Pictured, from left, are W H Binks, hairdresser and newsagents, Compton Fisheries, A Pullan, Confectioners, Ramsden, dental surgeon, and Beck's bakery. Poster for Shaftesbury cinema, which was showing 'Vagabond Lady', 'Masa Hiruwaka', and 'One Frightened Night'. R Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Shops along Compton Road in September 1935. To left is A Pullan, newsagents, with clear view of shop windows and contents. Next is Ramsden, dental surgeon, Becks bakery and J Coldwell furniture removals. A boy on a bike is standing outside Becks and a furniture van is parked outside Coldwells.

15. Harehills in the 1930s

Shops along Compton Road in September 1935. To left is A Pullan, newsagents, with clear view of shop windows and contents. Next is Ramsden, dental surgeon, Becks bakery and J Coldwell furniture removals. A boy on a bike is standing outside Becks and a furniture van is parked outside Coldwells. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Roundhay Road and Bayswater Road, to the left, in September 1936. Number 8 premises of James Coombes and Co, boot and shoe repairs. Moving right, number 6 Alfred Hunt, newsagent. Number 4, branch of Jackson's Tailors. Next, at number 2 Albert Edward Prest, hairdresser. Numbering now changes to Roundhay Road, number 114, Butler's cycle and radio dealers (owners H and H Wilbert). Then number 112 Roland Usher, sweet shop, last, 110 Arthur Winterbottom chemist.

16. Harehills in the 1930s

Roundhay Road and Bayswater Road, to the left, in September 1936. Number 8 premises of James Coombes and Co, boot and shoe repairs. Moving right, number 6 Alfred Hunt, newsagent. Number 4, branch of Jackson's Tailors. Next, at number 2 Albert Edward Prest, hairdresser. Numbering now changes to Roundhay Road, number 114, Butler's cycle and radio dealers (owners H and H Wilbert). Then number 112 Roland Usher, sweet shop, last, 110 Arthur Winterbottom chemist. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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