They turn back the clock to the 1930s and bring into focus a range of streets, shops and landmarks of interest. The 12 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 Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown, Little London and Sheepscar LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Little London in the 1930s
Carr Lane showing a row of substantial terraced houses, with bay windows, behind a high stone wall and located in Victoria Place. The junction with Victoria Grove can be seen towards the left. Further to the far left are the junctions with Primrose Street and Reuben Street. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Little London in the 1930s
Camp Road, junction with Brunswick Street showing enclosed private garden area for residents of Brunswick Place which is the row of terraced houses shown. Two shops are just visible on Camp Road these are at number 2 Betty Turitz shopkeeper and then at number 4 Domini Granelli shopkeeper. Pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Little London in the 1930s
Brunswick Methodist Chapel on junction of Camp Road with St Albion Place. Shows ground of Chapel surrounded by low wall and iron railings. A notice advertising Sunday Service times can be seen. Pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Little London in the 1930s
Camp Road in November 1937. Junction with Brunswick Terrace 'A Levine & Son' grocers on corner at number 9, then at no 11 is John Levitt Plumber on the corner with Jacob Street. A woman stands rinsing a cloth over a bucket beside a ladder outside property which is number 21 Brunswick Terrace. A handcart containing merchandise can be seen parked. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Little London in the 1930s
This photo from November 1937 shows Camp Road before improvement. Two women stand chatting on corner of Back Brunswick Place. Behind them are the backs of the houses which are on Brunswick Street. The two shops shown are numbers 4 and 2 Betty Turitz. A Granelli ice cream van can be seen parked up. Just visible in the distance is Brunswick Chapel. Advertising sign on Gable End of shop reads 'Established 1859 Moseley's 6 Wormald Row Rent Collectors, Insurance Brokers'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net