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
7. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Sholebroke Mount in November 1935. Located off Scott Hall Road, is a newly-constructed parade of shops with living accommodation. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Number 79 Roundhay Road, Leeds Institute for the Blind (Blind School). Educational and Occupational centre, Goods produced were sold at 58, The Headrow, where the Institute had a dedicated shop. On the left in this view is Barrack Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapeltown in the 1930s
A view across Chapeltown Road from Cowper Street, looking at Savile Service station and garage Art Deco building, petrol pumps, signs, and vehicles can be seen. Pictured in April 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Chapeltown Road which was Phillips chemist premises in August 1939.Business on the left is vacant. Cigarette & chocolate vending machine can be seen on the pavement. Far left is the junction with Harehills Avenue and Newton Grove | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Chapeltown in the 1930s
Parade of shops between Savile Road and Savile Place in March 1939. To left, corner of Forum cinema number 137 Muriel Davis sweets number 139 Jack Freeman chemist number 149 Isaac Hyman hairdresser number 151 Charles Statman, fruit number 165 Ann Leader ladies wear. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Chapeltown in the 1930s
An outhouse in Potternewton Park in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net