The main image is of local landmark Smith's - the firm famous for selling unseasoned potato crisps with a small blue sachet of salt that could be sprinkled over them. The factory is one of 15 photos which showcase life on the well travelled road during the 1930s. 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 a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. York Road in the 1930s
Adlestone and Son Ltd, boot and shoe dealers then Thrift Stores. Pictured in May 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. York Road in the 1930s
Smiths Crisps factory, producing plain potato crisps with a twist of blue paper containing salt for seasoning. Pictured in July 1931 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. York Road in the 1930s
Jacob Biscuit makers factory, this building still has a mosaic 'By Royal Appointment' crest and the company trade mark. Since 1977 it has been the business of I J Dewhirst. This company manufactures uniforms for the police and armed services. It is now called Turner Virr and Co. Ltd. Pictured in September 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. York Road in the 1930s
Dunhill Brothers, motor engineers on York Road, White Horse works. Pictured in April 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. York Road in the 1930s
The Hope Inn circa 1938 between the junctions with Hope Terrace on the left and Upper Accommodation Road on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. York Road in the 1930s
Herbert Brown & Son Ltd on junction of York Road and Ivy Street in August 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net