They turn back the clock to the 1930s and bring into focus life around the community. Landmarks such as Potternewton Park, Leeds Institute for the Blind and what was Chapeltown Skating Rink are all in focus as well as pubs, shops and street scenes. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Chapeltown in the 1930s
A telephone kiosk and letter box on corner of Harrogate Road and Montreal Avenue. Over the road is the Mexborough Arms public house. A young girl stands at a tram stop while a group of men are chatting by the side of the road. Pictured in July 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Potternewton Park in November 1938, with a view to the back of Mansion. It was built for Leeds woollen merchant James Brown around 1817 and known as Harehills Grove. In 1877 it was bought by the Jowitt family and sold to Leeds Corporation in 1901 by R.B.Jowitt. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Newton Parade opposite St. Mary's Road in October 1934. Single storey shop units with date 1931. Variety of businesses, including Lewis's catering. Road part tarmac, part cobbles, with tramlines. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Part of Newton Parade, shops built 1931. One to let, other horticultural stores, advertising in window includes, 'Sunshine Fertilizer' and 'Sprats' dog food. View looking from St. Mary's Road. Pictured in October 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Chapeltown in the 130s
Sholebroke Mount with to the left, the junction with Scott Hall Grove. A single storey building is in a state of dereliction. This was part of the building shown on a map of 1911 as Chapeltown Skating Rink and in 1921 as the Rink Works, bedsteads and bedding. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Sholebroke Mount showing the junction with Scott Hall Grove to the left. A single storey building is in a state of dereliction. The photo is marked 'Proposed sight for PH' and the Scott Hall Hotel was to be built on the corner here, while the building in the background remained as Rink Works Joinery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net