Shops, pubs and landmarks take centre stage in this nostalgia rewind to the 1930s, a decade defined by a global economic and political crisis that culminated in the Second World War. They showcase day to day life as well as the pace of change with a city building for the future. 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: 16 brilliant photos take you down Briggate in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Briggate in the 1930s
Briggate at the junction with Kirkgate showing Cyprus Cafe on Kirkgate; Stead and Simpson, shoe shop; Hitchin's Curtains, with new fascia; Richard Shops, ladies outfitter; Smarts, house furnishers; The Victory Hotel. There are tram stops in the central resevation and the Victory Hotel Clock shows a time of 8.10am. Pictured in March 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Briggate in the 1930s
From the left; Burtons Arcade or previously known as the George and Dragon Yard. Numbers 42, 43, 44 Burtons tailor. The factory which made clothes for Montague Burton shops was in Hudson Road, Harehills. By 1925 it was the largest clothing factory in the world. Above the shop, The Imperial Hotel, with Nelson's billiard hall. In 1961 the old hotel building was demolished and Burton company rebuilt new store on the site. Numbers 45, 46 J. Lyons cafe, a sign on top of the building advertises Lyons Swiss Rolls. In the middle of the road are tram stops, number 3 route tram can be seen. Pictured in March 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Briggate in the 1930s
Taken up Briggate and showing retail premises on both sides of the road in March 1938. These are from the left: H Samuel Ltd., jewellers; The Fifty Shilling Taylor, tailors; Burton, tailors; J Lyons and Co. Restaurant; The Rialto Cinema. From the right: A Booth and Sons, Tailors; F.W. Woolworth and Co. Ltd., bazaar; The Victory Hotel. The Buildings are all large and quite ornate. On the road are tram stops and steps leading down to lavatories. There is a tram passing by and a horse and cart is visible loaded with wooden barrels. There are two clocks in the photo showing that it is 8.25am. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Briggate in the 1930s
This photo shows part of Marks and Spencer Ltd, who were listed at 76 Briggate, then shown is Bridges, Drapers with sign: 'Bridges sale of the £6,000 stock of C.Coleing and sons Ltd, Hampstead Road. Prices show a discount of from 6/8 to 10/- in the £' in the distance a sign for Warwickshire furnishing Co Ltd is visible. Pictured in March 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Briggate in the 1930s
This view looks from the junction of Briggate with Call Lane, right, and Swinegate, left, through the London and North Eastern Railway bridge on Lower Briggate. The Golden Lion Hotel can be seen on the left with Fred Verity and Son, Ironmongers on the right. Pictured in June 1933. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Briggate in the 1930s
A view looking from junction of Briggate with Queen Victoria Street. Premises on the right-hand corner is Fredrick Lawrence Ltd, Furniture Store which is number 100 Briggate. Hope Brothers Store can just be seen in the distance at 78 Briggate. Pictured in October 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net