These wonderful photos showcase the best of life around Hunslet in the 1930s. They bring into focus factories, shops and local landmarks during the decade as well as the streets which generations of people called home back in the day. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Hunslet in the 1930s
The new premises of Simms Motor Units Ltd. on the corner of Hunslet Lane (foreground) and South Brook Street, in the building that was once the Yorkshire Brass & Copper works. Features are Simms Clock and a Simms Magnetos works vehicle parked outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Hunslet in the 1930s
Bensons Place, a cobbled street off Belle Isle Road. A streetlamp is prominent. The Bay Horse Hotel, Wilfred Gavins greengrocers, J. Bradbury and Sons pork butchers, Arthur Place boot and shoe maker, Arthur James Hawkes draper and the Cooperative Wholesale Society Brush factory are shown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Hunslet in the 1930s
A small girl is standing on the corner of Jack Lane and Gawen Street in December 1938. St.Barnabas Mission Room is in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hunslet in the 1930s
Waterloo Street in December 1938. A 3 storey back to back situated next door to Carter, Milner and Bird, brewers at the junction of of Kendall Street. We can just see the side of Mrs Castle's corner shop at number 43. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet in the 1930s
Carter, Milner and Bird, brewers on the corner of Waterloo Street and Kendell Street. 3 storey house on the corner of Bowman Lane is also visible. You can also distinguish numbers 33 and 35 Waterloo Street. Pictured in December 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Hunslet in the 1930s
Parish magazine of St. Peter's on Hunslet Moor with a picture of church on cover. | Leeds Museums Service Photo: Leeds Museums Service