Intriguing photos take you back to Burmantofts in the 1930s

Much-loved pubs, cinemas and a bus and tram depot take centre stage in this nostalgia trip down memory lane.

These photos showcase a decade in the life of Burmantofts and its residents during the 1930s. Landmarks in focus include The Woodpecker pub as well as movie theatres from back in the day including the Star Cinema. It was also a decade which featured the opening of the tram and bus depot on Torre Road in the community. These 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: 12 brilliant photos take you back to Burmantofts 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

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