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
13. Year unknown
The corner of Alfred Street and Glasshouse Street in Hunslet, showing corner shop with awning, and off licence on opposite corner advertising Tetley's Fine Ales.
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14. Year unknown
The corner of Great Garden Street and Accommodation Road in Burmantofts, showing corner shop with wall advertising for Mansion Polish; children playing in street and group of men on doorstep.
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15. January 1929
Edith Terrace in Sheepscar, a short terrace off Bristol Street, seen in the foreground. A corner shop advertises Lyons Tea, Hudson's soap, Lifebuoy soap, Cherry Blossom boot polish and Colman's starch among others.
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16. September 1935
A general store at the end of Rock Terrace and Stoney Rock Lane in Burmantofts.
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