These wonderful photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Holbeck down the decades These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the inner city suburb and 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: 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
31. September 1937
A view showing Walter Hirst stores at numbers 24 to 26 Beeston Road, a double fronted shop with upstairs store rooms selling household goods. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
32. December 1952
A view looking north through the gap between number 42, Staychrome electro plating Co, and number 52, a tobacconist on Elland Road towards Elland Terrace. The buildings in between have been demolished. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net