12 evocative photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1930s

It was a decade which saw large parts of a city suburb come crashing down.

The 1930s witnessed vast sways of Holbeck demolished as part of a slum clearance programme. These photos feature pubs, shops and local landmarks from the decade and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called the community home back in the day. 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. READ MORE: 24 of the best photos take you back to Holbeck 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

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