They showcase shops and landmarks around the community with well-known streets such as Chapeltown Road and Reginald Row also in focus. 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: Chapeltown in the 1950s – Street scenes and shops in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Parade of shops between Savile Road and Savile Place in March 1939. To left, corner of Forum cinema, Muriel Davis sweets number, Jack Freeman chemist number, Isaac Hyman hairdresser, Charles Statman, fruit and Ann Leader ladies wear. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Semi-detached houses with front gardens on Sholebroke Avenue in August 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Reginald Row in August 1933.The junction with Hall Lane is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Jubilee Garage which was at 196 Chapeltown Road. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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