Shops and landmarks on North Lane and Otley Road are featured in this look at life around the community 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: 28 humble photos take you back to Headingley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NIOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Headingley in the 1930s
40 North Lane, formerly the premises of Dr. Frederick Whalley, physician and surgeon, located between the Lounge Cinema (off the picture to the left) and the junction with Ash Road. A note on the fence informs that he has recently moved to Spen Lane. Pictured in October 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Headingley in the 1930s
A pair of stone cottages on North Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Headingley in the 1930s
Otley Road in October 1935. Located between Shaw Lane and Alma Road, numbers 46 and 48. On the left, Arthur Robinson stationer and bookseller also has a library, books would be loaned for a small fee. This is number 48. Swiss bakery run by Francis William Walker is number 46, two windows, one for the cafe, the other for shop goods. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley in the 1930s
North Lane in October 1931 On the left, number 58 is Murpheys hardware shop, some goods on display outside the shop. Number 56, with motorcycle and side-car outside, is a newsagents run by the Misses Edith and Frances Neesom. Next right, number 54 is the Public benefit Boot company. Thrift grocers shop is also 54. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley in the 1930s
A row of shops on Otley Road located between Shaw Lane and Alma Road. Partly in view on the left is number 50, a drapers shop. Mrs Mary Nichols the owner. To the right, number 48 Arthur Robinson selling stationery and books. Also lending library, where books would be loaned for a small amount of money. Number 46 is the Swiss Bakery, shop and cafe, run by Francis William Walker. Pictured in October 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Headingley in the 1930s
North Lane looking towards Otley Road. White building is Headingley library at the junction with Bennett Road. Workmen are repairing the pavement, tools and a horse and cart can be seen. A notice in the window indicates that work is in progress by Hensons, a local decorating company. Number 15A belongs to Charles Satterington, a confectioners shop. At number 17A, Eastmans limited, butchers. Number 17 premises of Frank McFall, shoe repairs. Pictured in October 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net