The images feature landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations around the community. They 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: 19 unseen photos of Kirkstall through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Row of stone cottages at junction of Abbey Road and Kirkstall Lane in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Abbey Road in July 1938 showing public library and police station. Also in view is a drinking fountain, telephone box, car, traffic lights, factory chimney and advertising hoardings. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Kirkstall in the 1930s
April 1936. View of A.H Blackah, drapers which was at 107 Vesper Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Kirkstall Abbey with scaffolding around the walls in May 1931. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The Star and Garter Hotel on Bridge Road in July 1938. The name comes from the Order of the Garter of which the star is part of the insignia. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Number 1 Spen Lane in April 1937. Building known as 'Crooked Acres' which was, and still is owned by Leeds Community and Mental Health Trust. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net