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
19. Wortley in the 1930s
H Bryden and sons. Cycle and motor agents at 99 - 101 Wellington Road. Junctions with Wilson Row and Wilson Court can be seen. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Wortley in the 1930s
Two shops with living quarters on Whitehall Road. No.385 on the left is a newsagents, H.Kirby, no.387 is a fish and chip shop 'Sunshine Fisheries' business of George Brown. The advertising board on the pavement carries a poster for 'Film Fun'comic with a free George Formby songbook. Pictured in November 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Wortley in the 1930s
Footbridge over Wortley Beck showing flood damage in the Primrose Hill area. View looking towards Leeds with the Ring Road to the right. The hoses in view are on Primrose Hill. Pictured in January 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net