And they have been always there for us when we needed that pint of milk, a loaf of bread, a packet of sweets, a bottle of wine, or groceries. These photos celebrate the humble corner shop which have been part of the city's fabric for generations. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. York Road
York Road and Chantrell Grove, with corner shop premises, no.186 Miss Elizabeth Eshelby owner, windows and displays of drapers goods. Pictured in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Calverley
Carr Road in August 1983 showing the junction with Salisbury Street on the left. In the centre is the shop of A.K. Patel, a newsagents, tobacconists, grocer and confectioner which is numbered at 42-43 Salisbury Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Richmond Hill
York Road in September 1935. On the left, property belonging to Thomas Cropper, tobacconist. He is listed at numbers 152 and 346, the shop premises do appear to occupy different buildings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Quarry Hill
A view from Little Lemon Street at Quarry Hill in March 1908. The corner shop has a shuttered window and a torn sign. Two men stand against railings, which were boundary fencing for Lemon Street Playground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Calverley
Carr Road looking west showing the junction with Salisbury Street in the foreground. Beyond the junction, at nos. 42-43 Salisbury Street, is the corner shop of A.K. Patel, newsagent, tobacconist, grocer and confectioner. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Kirkstall Hill
Thrift Stores Ltd on junction of Kirkstall Hill with Burley Wood Lane. Shows double fronted corner shop with large window displays. Garden equipment is stored on pavement outside. Pictured in September 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net