The Dominion boasted '1,600 easy chairs’ assuring ‘absolute comfort for everybody’ when it first opened during a decade which also featured carnival fun on the streets of LS7. Other local landmarks featured in this gallery include Chapel Allerton recreation ground and The Mexborough Arms as well as shops at the heart of the community. 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: 14 cool photos take you back to Chapel Allerton in the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Chapel Allerton Carnival procession in June 1930. In front of the band is a policeman a decorated car is behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Chapel Allerton Recreation Ground in May 1937 where several children are pictured can be seen looking at the bulb displays on either side of the path. It was purchased by Leeds Corporation in 1897 and opened to the public as a park in 1900. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
The Dominion Cinema pictured in August 1937. The last film to be screened was 'The Quiller Memorandum' with Alec Guinness in March 1967. The building then became a bingo hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
The Chapel Allerton Carnival procession passing the Regent Inn on Regent Street in June 1930. This section of the parade is led by a novelty band in fancy dress. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Advertising hoardings on Harrogate Road in February 1930 with posters for Oxo, Camp Coffee, Chivers Marmalade, Jacobs Crackers, Palethorpes sausage. On the left a poster advertises a performance of Gilbert and Sullivans Ruddigore, given by Leeds Amateur operatic and dramatic society at the Grand theatre, profits were for Leeds medical charities. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Charles A Sellars Ltd on Harrogate Road in April 1937. On the left William Charles Brooks, upholsterers, can just be seen with Hurley Brothers motor car upholsterers and trimmers on right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net