The Clock cinema and other well-known landmarks are featured as well as shops on familiar streets such as Harehills Road and Roundhay Road. 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: 11 honest photos take you back to Harehills in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Harehills in the 1930s
The Shaftesbury cinema on York Road in September 1933. The junction with Harehills Lane is to the right. It opened in 1928 and closed in 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Harehills in the 1930s
Florence Street off Compton Road in October 1937. To the left is a petrol station selling 'Power Petrol' then there is a wall with 8 billposters affixed to it for; 'De Reszke Minors', 'The Conservative Party', 'Jubilee Milk Stout', 'McDougalls bread', 'beer', 'Albatross', 'Smith's potato crisps', and 'Boots Chemists'. A small board to the right of some waste ground advertises 'Ibbetson Plumbers' | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Harehills in the 1930s
Shops on Harehills Parade on Roundhay Road looking towards the junction with Harehills Road. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Harehills in the 1930s
A view from Ellers Road junction towards Harehills Lane. On the corner, number 215 Moss and Smith, drapers. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Harehills in the 1930s
Shops looking towards Ellers Road in the direction of Harehills Lane. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Harehills in the 12930s
Shops on Harehills Parade, looking towards the junction with Harehills Road. On the right, number 263 branch of the Midland Bank. This is the junction with Beck Road. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net