This photo gallery focuses on Roundhay Park in the 1930s and showcases landmarks such as Waterloo Lake and the Conservatory cafe as well as events including Children’s Day and popular visitor walks. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Roundhay Park in the 1930s
A postcard view of the Upper Lake at Roundhay Park with a postdate of August 24, 1930. Two rowing boats are seen in the centre of the lake. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
8. Roundhay Park in the 1930s
Conservatory cafe building to the side of the Mansion House in March 1938. Catering was done by the Gilpin family. In 1884 William Gilpin had the licence which was taken over by his son Craven in 1894. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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