This collection of photos provides a fascinating insight and snapshot of life in LS10 during a decade of change, modernisation and democratization across Leeds and beyond. The photos 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: 42 memorable photos take you back to Middleton in the early 2000s 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
The shopping precinct at Middleton Park Circus in November 1933. The retail premises visible are, from left, A King, coal merchant; WA Appleyard and Sons, Confectioners; Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society General Store and Gallons Ltd, grocers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Middleton in the 1930s
Sissons View at the junction with Sissons Crescent on the Middleton housing estate in February 1934. The building work has been completed and the homes are now occupied. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Middleton in the 1930s
Shop business of Harry Atkins on Middleton Park Road in February 1937. A cigarette vending machine is on the pavement. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Middleton in the 1930s
Bedfords confectioners on Middleton Park Road in February 1938. This photo is looking on to shop from Middleton Park Circus. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Middleton in the 1930s
Bedford Confectioners shop on corner of Middleton Park Road with Middleton Park Circus. Goods can be seen displayed in shop windows. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Middleton in the 1930s
FW Metcalfe, general store, on Middleton Park Road and its junction with Lingwell Avenue in February 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net