Oakwood was the place to be in the 1930s for a delicious fish supper, with Youngmans making the bold claim thanks to a long and proud frying history stretching back to 1885 in the city centre. The photo is one of 15 showcasing a decade in the life of Oakwood and its residents. Landmarks in focus include the Oakwood Hotel as well as well known streets such as Dib Lane, Easterly Road and Oakwood 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: Roundhay Park – Memories of a green gem LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Oakwood in the 1930s
The greengrocers premises of WH Darley on Dib Lane in July 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Oakwood in the 1930s
An aerial view from February 1937 centred on Oakwood Clock at the junction of, clockwise from centre left, Gledhow Lane, Prince's Avenue, Park Avenue, Wetherby Road and Roundhay Road. Trams and a bus can be seen on the roads. Photo: YPN
15. Oakwood in the 1930s
Oakwood Hotel, sign for The Rhythm Boys has been crossed out. This public house has now been converted into a burger restaurant. Pictured in March 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net