And they have been always there for us when we needed that pint of milk, a loaf of bread, a packet of sweets, a bottle of wine, or groceries. These photos celebrate the humble corner shop which have been part of the city's fabric for generations. They 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Dark Arches | Briggate | The Headrow | Boar Lane | Vicar Lane LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
9. March 1908
A view from Little Lemon Street at Quarry Hill. The corner shop has a shuttered window and a torn sign. Two men stand against railings, which were boundary fencing for Lemon Street Playground.
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10. Year unknown
Monk Bridge Stores in Meanwood, an off licence and grocers at the junction of Monk Bridge Road (foreground) and Brookfield Street (left), addressed as no. 38 Monk Bridge Road.
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11. Circa 1983
Calverley's Carr Road looking west showing the junction with Salisbury Street in the foreground. Beyond the junction, at nos. 42-43 Salisbury Street, is the corner shop of A.K. Patel, newsagent, tobacconist, grocer and confectioner.
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12. September 1935
Thrift Stores Ltd on junction of Kirkstall Hill with Burley Wood Lane. Shows double fronted corner shop with large window displays. Garden equipment is stored on pavement outside.
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