Kirkstall in the 1930s: Star & Garter pub and Vesper Road in focus

This pub will be fondly remembered by generations of revellers.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 7th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 3rd Jan 2023, 14:07 BST

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The Star & Garter on Bridge Road became legendary for live music seven nights a week during the 1960s. This photo puts the pub in focus three decades earlier to kick off a mini-gallery of memories celebrating life around Kirkstall in the 1930s. Other LS5 landmarks in focus include the public library and police station as well as Kirkstall Hill, Vesper Road and Spen Lane. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Photo gems take you down Kirkstall Road in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories of Kirkstall in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

1. Kirkstall in the 1930s

Enjoy these photo memories of Kirkstall in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The public library and police station on Abbey Road in July 1938. Also in view is a drinking fountain, telephone box, car, traffic lights, factory chimney and advertising hoardings.

2. Kirkstall in the 1930s

The public library and police station on Abbey Road in July 1938. Also in view is a drinking fountain, telephone box, car, traffic lights, factory chimney and advertising hoardings. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The Rendezvous Hairdressing Salon on Vesper Road on the Hawksworth estate pictured in May 1933. A poster on wall outside advertises special offer on permanent waving.

3. Kirkstall in the 1930s

The Rendezvous Hairdressing Salon on Vesper Road on the Hawksworth estate pictured in May 1933. A poster on wall outside advertises special offer on permanent waving. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Spen Lane in June 1937. A view of railway bridge on with Vesper Road on left.

4. Kirkstall in the 1930s

Spen Lane in June 1937. A view of railway bridge on with Vesper Road on left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Kirkstall Goit on Bridge Road in January 1937. The Police station is on the left in centre of photograph. Midland Bank can be seen on corner. A Leeds City Transport bus stop is visible on the right.

5. Kirkstall in the 1930s

Kirkstall Goit on Bridge Road in January 1937. The Police station is on the left in centre of photograph. Midland Bank can be seen on corner. A Leeds City Transport bus stop is visible on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Kirkstall Lane and Commercial Road junction in July 1938. Midland bank on corner then road which is Pratts Row. A further row of shops with Perkins Bros Plumbers at number 7 Commercial Road, and Thrift Stores.

6. Kirkstall in the 1930s

Kirkstall Lane and Commercial Road junction in July 1938. Midland bank on corner then road which is Pratts Row. A further row of shops with Perkins Bros Plumbers at number 7 Commercial Road, and Thrift Stores. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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