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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETERO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. York Road in the 1930s
Sumries pictured in Se[ptember 1937. S. Harris began this business in Worth Place, he was joined in 1919 by his three sons. At that time the factory was on Cross Stamford Street and business had moved into the wholesale ready-to-wear trade. This new factory on York Road opened in 1934 employing 1,500 people. The company closed down in 1989. The building was demolished in 1993, the York Road Shopping Centre is on the site. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. York Road in the 1930s
Victoria Furniture Rooms at the junction with Ivy Street. Pictured in March 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. York Road in the 1930s
Shops on York Road in January 1936. This is close to the junction with Rookwood Avenue just off the photograph to the left. Properties seen at the rear are on Rookwood Avenue. Harold Sharp, chemist is at 534. Sign advertising National Health Insurance refers to pre 1948 National Health Service. In 1932 it was rudimentary insurance which only covered manual workers who contributed a small ammount of their wages for free medical advice. To the right is George C Audsley, Rookwood Post Office. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net