North Lane in October 1931 On the left is number 52, a former confectioners shop. Notice reads 'Street Widening, premises to be demolished. This business will be taken over by Thrift Stores ltd, next door (arrow pointing left) on or after June 15th'. Next number 50, the shop blind can be seen, signs on pole say 'public telephone' and 'Hannam Fruit and Fish', this was for Suttill Hannam, greengrocer. Towards the right, white building which can be seen is the Lounge Cinema.placeholder image
North Lane in October 1931 On the left is number 52, a former confectioners shop. Notice reads 'Street Widening, premises to be demolished. This business will be taken over by Thrift Stores ltd, next door (arrow pointing left) on or after June 15th'. Next number 50, the shop blind can be seen, signs on pole say 'public telephone' and 'Hannam Fruit and Fish', this was for Suttill Hannam, greengrocer. Towards the right, white building which can be seen is the Lounge Cinema. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15 halcyon photos take you back to Headingley in the 1930s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 24th Nov 2024, 16:30 GMT

Two well-known Headingley streets are brought into focus as part of this gallery charting a decade in the life of the suburb.

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

North Lane in October 1931. A View from Otley Road, branch of Westminster Bank at the junction. To the right of the bank is number 67, William Fawcett, newsagent then Headingley Methodist Church. On side wall of grocers shop at number 10 North Lane is sign 'Wm. Butler, the practical grocer'. To the right, Leeds Rating Authority office.

13. Headingley in the 1930s

North Lane in October 1931. A View from Otley Road, branch of Westminster Bank at the junction. To the right of the bank is number 67, William Fawcett, newsagent then Headingley Methodist Church. On side wall of grocers shop at number 10 North Lane is sign 'Wm. Butler, the practical grocer'. To the right, Leeds Rating Authority office. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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North Lane in October 1931. On the left, gable end of Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd, grocery department. Sign painted on wall boasts of 'High Class Provisions', also indicates butchers shop which is adjacent, number 32 North Lane. A notice in the window invites customers to join the goose and turkey club for Christmas. A vertical inset to the right of the door offers pickled tongue. Number 30 is a gents hairdressers, owner Sydney Dawson.

14. Headingley in the 1930s

North Lane in October 1931. On the left, gable end of Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd, grocery department. Sign painted on wall boasts of 'High Class Provisions', also indicates butchers shop which is adjacent, number 32 North Lane. A notice in the window invites customers to join the goose and turkey club for Christmas. A vertical inset to the right of the door offers pickled tongue. Number 30 is a gents hairdressers, owner Sydney Dawson. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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North Lane looking towards Kirkstall Lane and junction with South Parade. Gable end wall of number 44 has a poster for the Lounge Cinema, the yard in view is at the side of the cinema. Beyond the row of houses a shop is set back from the road, behind bushes. This is number 50, premises of Suttill Hannam, greengrocer. On property facing are two notices, one is for Hannams' the other is notice of demolition for road widening. This property (number 52) belongs to the Thrift grocers shop, which is adjacent.

15. Headingley in the 1930s

North Lane looking towards Kirkstall Lane and junction with South Parade. Gable end wall of number 44 has a poster for the Lounge Cinema, the yard in view is at the side of the cinema. Beyond the row of houses a shop is set back from the road, behind bushes. This is number 50, premises of Suttill Hannam, greengrocer. On property facing are two notices, one is for Hannams' the other is notice of demolition for road widening. This property (number 52) belongs to the Thrift grocers shop, which is adjacent. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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