They being into focus all aspects of the community - at work, rest and play - during a decade of enormous social and economic change. Shops, landmarks and streets familiar to generations of local people are all in focus during a decade which featured the opening of Gotts Park golf course. 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.
13. Armley in the 1930s
Town Street in August 1935. On the left Gallons grocers shop can be seen with wall sign painted on the gable end. The plot of land behind the advertising hoarding was a proposed site for a Woolworths store. Nos.36-42 occupied by various departments of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society (L.I.C.S.), from the left shops; the boot and shoe department, the drapers, grocers and then the butchers. The butchers are advertising a Goose and Turkey Christmas Club. In the panel to the left of the door 'Pure lard and beef dripping'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Armley in the 1930s
Laburnum Cottage on Armley Road pictured in July 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Armley in the 1930s
Sugden Fold off Theaker Lane, view of store sheds, which are padlocked. On the right a pony cart and a large cart with owners name, Pictured in June 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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