Eastgate, Wellington Street and New Briggate are all featured in this wonderful gallery which turns the spotlight on the heart of Leeds in 1937. Charity is in focus thanks to the Salvation Army Hostel which has always boasted a long tradition of working with the homeless in the city. 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: Watch - Secrets of Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER:
7. Leeds city centre in 1937
To the left is 1-11 Queen Victoria Street, on the right 104/106 Briggate. This was the business of J.L.White, ladies clothing store. Displays can be seen in the shop windows, many signs for Telemac waterproof coats. This is now part of the Victoria Quarter. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
J.L.White, ladies clothing shop, at the junction with Queen Victoria Street. This area is now part of the Victoria Quarter. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Businesses and offices on St Pauls Street in August 19327. Pictured, from left to right, number 37 is London Midland and Scottish railway offices, 41, W. Power and Son, shirt makers, Rostrum House. Lewis Hindle & Sons auctioneers, Leeds Liberal Federation, Planning Bros, confectioner manufacturer, Central Estate & business agency. Junction with Central Street can be seen with J. Louden, woollen manufacturers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
David Smith, Leather Merchants premises at number 6 Eastgate. On the left is Charles Hardy, Hairdresser and Newsagents with R. & J. Dick, Belt Manufacturer on the right. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
View looking up Eastgate with Charles Hardy, hairdressers and newsagents to front of the photograph. Signs and Newspaper boards are displayed on shop front and pavement outside. David Smith, Leather Merchant can be seen on the right at number 6. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Yorkshire Electricity Power Co on Park Place. Sellers of Leeds is next door. Two men on cranes are in the background on the right. A street lamp is in the centre and parked cars are on the street. Pictured in August 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net