Ritz Fisheries on Lower Wortley Road is still frying tonight more than 80 years after this photo was taken. The photo is one of more than 20 showcasing life around the community during the 1930s. Another landmark featured is the Plaza Cinema which was advertised as being 'last word in comfort' when it opened in April 1930. It closed seven years later after being gutted by fire. 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wortley in the 1930s
A view of Whitehall Road with goods waggons on the railway sidings at Copley Hill in the background. The photograph is titled 'Proposed site for hoarding'. A hoarding is a structure to support advertising posters. Pictured in October 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Wortley in the 1930s
The branch of Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, on Lower Wortley Road. Also the office of Arthur Hainsworth, estate agent and rent collector. To the left is Harry Buckle gents hairdresser, on the right is no 124 John Watson greengrocer. Pictured in August 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Wortley in the 1930s
View looking from railway track with goods siding on to railway bridge overhead which is Wellington Road. Pictured in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Wortley in the 1930s
Shop on corner of Far Royds Road and Royds Lane in July 1939. Adverts on wall for Cardinal Polish, Lyons Green Label Tea, Horniman's Pure Tea, Coleman's Mustard, Lifebouy Soap, Nugget Polish, Craven 'A' etc. To the right of picture, in the distance, can be seen Royd's Fisheries, with an advert for Guinness above. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Wortley in the 1930s
The railway bridge over Gelderd Road pictured in May 1939. It is located in the vicinity of the Pack Horse public house. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Wortley in the 1930s
Pawson's Confectioners and Bakery on Leysholme Drive pictured in February 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net