Shops are the main focus of this gallery of memories from a decade which saw the suburb building for the future and the opening of Middleton Park Golf Course. 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: Mesmerising photos take you back to Middleton in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Middleton in the 1930s
A photo taken of advertising hoardings (crossed through) on the side of Gibbs Butchers, Middleton Park Circus in February 1939. There is a good view of the butchers' window. Also in view is Hopkinson's Grocery and part of Gatenby's the greengrocer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Middleton in the 1930s
The opening ceremony of Middleton Park Golf Course in April 1933. Alderman Alf Masser is seen driving the first ball. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Middleton in the 1930s
FW Metcalfe, general store on Middleton Park Road at the junction with Lingwell Avenue in February 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Middleton in the 1930s
Parade of shops on Sissons Avenue in August 1939. On the left is number 28, C. Mitchell, butcher. Moving right, number 26 Willie Aldred green grocer. Next to number 24 Harry Thornton grocer. Number 22 Alfred Thompson Fish & Chips. Shoppers and children can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Middleton in the 1930s
Morris newsagents on Sissons Road at the junction with Middleton Park Road. Middleton Garage can be seen (right) on Middleton Park Road. On the left at number 4 E. Heaps, Turf Commission Agent. Pictured in September 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net