The photo of Pearson's chippy on Cardinal Road in 1937 is one of 15 photo gems which bring the decade to life in the community. Shops, landmarks and familiar roads and streets fall under focus during a time the council was looking to build for the future in the heart of LS11. The photos 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: Fascinating pictures show life in Leeds during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Beeston in the 1930s
Shops on corner of Malvern Road and Beeston Road in. To the left can be seen The Harrisons Arms, with Tetley sign outside, also a street lamp, letter box and cars. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Beeston in the 1930s
A back garden on Barkly Road looking across to industrial buildings, possibly mushroom sheds? A factory chimney can be seen in the distance and a garden shed to left of photo taken in February 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1930s
A row of three shops on Beeston Road in June 1938. Pictured are the premises of Abraham Marks, tailor with a window display of material swatches, then the premises of Alfred T. Tallant shoe maker. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1930s
Dewsbury Road in June 1937. This small section of the road shows the premises of Marshall, wholesale tobacconist and H. Almond, coal merchant. A small portion of R. White, Wine and Spirit Merchants shop is visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1930s
A traffic island at the junction of Dewsbury Road and the Ring Road in May 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1930s
Dewsbury Road runs off into the distance showing on the left a line of houses with more houses on the right in February 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net