They capture a snapshot of time which brought huge social and economic change to LS13 and beyond. The photos feature local landmarks, shops, cinemas and street scenes many of which will be familiar to those living in and around the community today. 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. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Bramley in the 1930s
Shops on Station Parade on Stanningley Road in May 1938. On the left is the junction with Station Mount. Chemist Norman Whitaker is on the corner. Armitage and Baxendale caterers, drivers, grocers can also be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Bramley in the 1930s
A bus shelter and Police box can be seen in this view looking from Stanningley Road towards the junction with Cockshott Lane in March 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Bramley in the 1930s
A row of shops on Station Parade on Stanningley Road. Pictured, from left , are Bennett Taylor, Dental Surgery, Midland Bank, J.I Gaunt, Hairdresser, E.Hallas, Fruiterer, Hirst & Walker( Station Car Mart), motor engineers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Bramley in the 1930s
South End Avenue and Stanningley Road in March 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Bramley in the 1930s
Lower Town Street in June 1931. This area has since been completely redeveloped with nothing remaining of the buildings here. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Bramley in the 1930s
Stanningley Road as it runs past the end of Lower Town Street in March 1939. To the left can be seen part of wall and railing which enclose the school yard of Bramley National School. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


