These charming photos turn back the clock close on 100 years to chart a decade in the life of Headingley. 1930s is the focus of this gallery which brings together a range of landmarks such as Far Headingley Working Men's Club and Swiss bakery and cafe as well as street scenes ranging from Otley Road and Weetwood Lane through to St Chads Road and Headingley Lane. 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: 28 humble photos take you back to Headingley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Headingley in the 1930s
Weetwood Lane, left, at the junction with Moor Road. The shop on the corner was previously 'The Flower Box', owner Alice Greaves. Here it is a confectioners shop with advertisements for Cadburys' chocolate and Lyons cakes. A group of people pose outside the shop. Pictured in October 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Headingley in the 1930s
Headingley Lane in November 1937. The premises of Spink and Simpson plumbers and electricians are at number 30 (number 26 on photo is not property number). To left number 32, residence and office of Joseph Leonard Iredale surgeon. Number 34 William Cuthbert Morton, surgeon. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Headingley in the 1930s
Headingley Lane at the junction with Grosvenor Road pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Headingley in the 1930s
Rowling Place, off Weetwood Lane, pictured in October 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Headingley in the 1930s
The forecourt of the Swiss bakery at no 46 Otley Road, showing stained glass windows. There is a cigarette machine and a street lamp. Pictured in December 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Headingley in the 1930s
The Swiss bakery and cafe on Otley Road in December 1935. Also in view is part of no 48 Otley Road, A Robinson, stationer, showing goods in the window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net