This collection starts with an intriguing bird’s eye view of Pudsey town centre which brings into focus stand-out landmarks many of which exist today. Other well-known roads featured include Swinnow Road, Troydale Lane and Roker Lane as well as Half Mile Lane. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Pudsey and Stanningley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Pudsey in the 1930s
A bird's eye view of Pudsey town centre in the 1930s. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Stanningley in the 1930s
Victoria Garage Co, petrol station and repair shop on Swinnow Road. Pictured in July 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Pudsey in the 1930s
A view of bridge repairs on Roker Lane in November 1939 showing workmen and equipment including part view of a traction engine. On the left is a factory building with a tall chimney. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Pudsey in the 1930s
Troydale Lane before road improvements. Pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Pudsey in the 1930s
Another photo of Troydale Lane in November 1937 before road improvements. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Pudsey in the 1930s
Union Bridge on Roker Lane showing work in progress. Workmen and plant equipment can be seen. Union Mills can be seen on the right. Pictured in November 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net