The gallery highlights the daily hustle and bustle of life on the much-loved transport artery during the decade with shops and adjoining streets all in focus. 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: The story of a Leeds lad who became a New York gangster LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Burmantofts in the 1930s
York Road in November 1938. In focus is the junction with Marsh Lane, view of derelict property, shop on the right has notice of transfer to 11 Burmantoft Street | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Burmantofts in the 1930s
York Road in November 1938. On the left, junction with Plato Street, York Road Council Junior and Infants school, playground can be seen beyond the railings. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Burmantofts in the 1930s
Searls Yard was located between Accommodation Road and Blossom Street. Derelict houses prior to demolition. Pictured in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Burmantofts in the 1930s
Row of derelict terraced houses on Glenthorpe Terrace. Shop to left of picture with advertising posters for Fry's, Mansion Polish, Lyon's Tea and poster for Scala Theatre. Pictured in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Burmantofts in the 1930s
York Road improvement area, showing derelict housing in Glenthorpe Terrace in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Burmantofts in the 1930s
A unknown street leading up to house in Cromwell Street in November 1938. In the background is M. Leviten, rag merchants, 23a Macaulay Street. Factory chimney to right of photo | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net