They turn back the the clock to the 1930s and focus on different aspects of life in Halton. Shops on Selby Road which the community relied upon during the decade – from grocers to butchers – are also in focus as well as local landmarks such as Wykebeck. The images 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. READ MORE: 21 photos take you back to Halton in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Halton in the 1930s
The old post office on corner of Chapel Street and Pinfold Lane in June 1931. To left of photo is a newspaper placard with the headlines 'Wool Wages Reduction Proposal'. A gas lamp can be seen on the corner of Pinfold Lane. Houses on Gravely Street can be seen further down. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Halton in the 1930s
J.S. Habbershaw, Newsagents at 42 Selby Road. On the right is Digings butchers at number 40. Pictured in July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Halton in the 1930s
A view looking from Selby Road bridge over Wyke Beck in September 1931. This photo is looking towards Osmondthorpe. Houses on Halton Moor Avenue can be seen on the left with William Rise on the right. The L.N.E.R railway bridge is visible in distance. Dunhill Rise is on the right near the LNER railway bridge.Tramlines are visible on road with wires overhead. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Halton in the 1930s
View of bridge over Wyke Beck looking in direction of Halton. Tramlines can be seen on road with wires overhead. Pictured in September 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Halton in the 1930s
The business premises of Edwin Todd motor engineer. Petrol station and taxi firm on junction of High Street, Selby Road and Grove Road. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net