They turn back the clock to turn the spotlight on Kirkstall during the 1930s. They highlight the daily hustle and bustle of life around the suburb and bring into focus a range of local landmarks including Kirkstall Abbey. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kirkstall in the 1930s
The junction of Abbey Road and Kirkstall Lane, showing tram lines, traffic lights, bus, car, overhead tram wires, Abbey Cinema, Cross Row. Pictured in July 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Looking towards Wyther Lane showing the canal bridge. This photograph was taken prior to the construction of a new bridge. On the left is a building with an archway and an arched porch, and on the right is what is possibly a workshop or small factory. Straight ahead there are premises on Wyther Lane including the Bridge Inn. Pictured in November 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Thrift Stores Ltd, headquarters in June 1939. The company began in 1881 by grocers Wright Popplewell and J.W. Jessop, also founded Ideal Stores on Wellington Road in 1873. By the early 1960s there were 150 shops. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Green Brothers motor engineers on Commercial Road. Shows petrol kiosk with pumps to front and workshops accessible via mud track. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Kirkstall in the 1930s
Randerson Brothers, motor engineers on Commercial Road, Watson Place. George Hotel (owned by William Paul) can be seen on the right. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Kirkstall in the 1930s
The entrance leading to 'Crooked Acres' which was, and still is owned by Leeds Community and Mental Health Trust. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net