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
19. Burmantofts
Corner of Bean Street and Great Garden Street. In main view is H Levis corner shop. Children in street and group of women with a dog on another corner. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Morley
Brick-built corner shop of E. Downes at number 32 Ackroyd Street in 1957. The shop sells groceries and provisions. Through the open door the shop scales are visible and there are large jars of sweets in the right hand window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre
View showing the empty premises of the Corner Shop on junction of Great George Street with Cookridge Street. Pictured in 1992. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Armley
Colton Road in 1960. Visible behind is Cedar Place with corner shop called The Cabin. Rows behind these are Cedar Avenue and Cedar Road. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Richmond Hill
Derelict buildings on East Street and Cavalier Street in March 1902. In main view is a corner shop, once J Roberts, grocer. Three children in the foreground. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Harehills
Shop on the corner of Seaforth Avenue and Foundry Lane - renamed Foundry Approach - in June 1939. Shows advertising signs and people passing by. Pictured | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net