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

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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

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