These wonderful photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life along The Headrow in the 1930s. It proved to be a decade of huge change for the popular city centre thoroughfare. A road-widening scheme meant that the north side was constructed in the uniform style while Lewis's department store opened in the early years of the decade. Landmarks featured in this wonderful rewind include Three Legs pub, Queen Victoria statue, Paramount Theatre and Permanent House, the headquarters of the Leeds Permanent Building Society. 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. The Headrow in the 1930s
Three Legs pub pictured in November 1937. On the right is Ye Olde Wine Lodge, now The Vine pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. The Headrow in the 1930s
February 1937 and in focus is H. Banks, Tailors Ltd, window displays of suits and materials. This property is now part of The Light complex development. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. The Headrow in the 1930s
The head office of Leeds Permanent Building Society, pictured in April 1931. It opened on May 15, 1930. Arched entrance was to Cross Fountain Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. The Headrow in the 1930s
The completion of the re-development and widening of The Headrow looking east in 1933. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. The Headrow in the 1930s
The Paramount Cinema on The Headrow at the junction with New Briggate. Pictured circa 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. The Headrow in the 1930s
Lewis's department store is being built to the extreme left. The bottom row of buildings along the picture is part of 20 The Headrow, The Paramount Theatre. Pictured in February 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net