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
7. Oakwood in the 1930s
Grange Park Parade Sub Post office at 134 Dib Lane. Grange Park Avenue can be seen on the left Grange Park fisheries proprietor Walter Hewitt is at 132 Dib Lane. Pictured in April 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Oakwood in the 1930s
Shops on the south side of Dib Lane, Wards and Son, confectioners in the foreground. Pictured in July 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Oakwood in the 1930s
The main view is of an electricity kiosk on Oakwood Lane in July 1936. It provided electricity supply for Oakwood Lane and Foundry Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Oakwood in the 1930s
Thrift Stores at 176 Easterly Road. Pictured in June 1933. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Oakwood in the 1930s
Oakwood Lane in June 1935. On the left is a shop belonging to Thomas R. Blewitt, licensed grocer. The window display has advertising for Halls Wine and Gaymers Cider. To the right, number 393 Philip S. Underwood, Dib Lane Post Office. The Leeds Mercury and Evening Post newspapers are advertised either side of name sign. Street furniture includes a post box, cigarette machine, union jack flag on flag pole, telegraph pole. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Oakwood in the 1930s
Shops on Dib Lane in July 1936. On the left is the premise of M and A Allanson greengrocers. J Skidmore, butchers can be seen on right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net