They turn back the clock to 1935 and bring into focus Leeds city centre landmarks as well as memories from the suburbs and birds eye views from above. It was the year commercial flights started from Leeds and Bradford Airport. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
15. Leeds in 1935
The George IV pub on Woodhouse Lane in September 1935. To the right is St. James Street, no.3 business of F.J. Cossins and son, artificial limb maker. No.7 which is on the right, Mrs Emily Plowman, fish and chip shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
