Middleton in the 1930s is the focus of this wonderful collection of photo charting a decade in the life of the south Leeds suburb. It proved to be a time of change for Miggy and its residents as construction was well underway on a housing estate which would prove home sweet home for generations of people. Shopping is also featured with the Leeds Co-op in focus as well as shops on Middleton Park Circus. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton 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 works inspector standing in the middle of the shaft in Middleton Road sewer in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Middleton in the 1930s
Dewsbury Road no 573 which was the residence of A. Buckle, painter and decorator, with painted sign advertising services to side of house. Pictured in December 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Middleton in the 1930s
557 Dewsbury Road which was the residence of Leonard Wilkinson. A painted sign to front of house advertising the services of Mr. Wilkinson Builder and Contractor has red line markings edited to photograph by city engineers implying sign has been put up without permission. Pictured in December 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Middleton in the 1930s
Middleton Park Road nos. 87-89 two shops, owner Mrs Ethel Bedford, the end unit was a grocers, with a hardware shop to the left. A poster for Beeston Picture House is on the left, with forth coming films. Pictured in December 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Middleton in the 1930s
Middleton Park Road in December 1932. Two shops, businesses of Mrs Ethel Bedford. On the left hardware and decorating supplies, to the right, groceries and fancy goods. On the forecourt is a cigarette vending machine. To the left, across the road a branch of the Leeds Industrial Cooperative Society grocers is just visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Middleton in the 1930s
Building on the Middleton estate in July 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net