The Dog and Gun Inn on York Road benefited from construction of the Gipton estate which brought with it a new generation of regulars. The photo is one of 16 charting a decade in the life of the community. It brings together memories of shops, local landmarks as well as an intriguing bird’s eye view of LS8. 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: 21 thought-provoking photos take you back to Gipton 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. Gipton in the 1930s
The Dog and Gun Inn on York Road pictured in December 1932. An extension was added to the West side in 1936 as trade increased with housing development on the Gipton estate and increasing traffic. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Gipton in the 1930s
Gipton Farm was located between Oakwood Lane and Harehills Lane, just south of the railway line from Gipton pit, where Amberton Road is now Pictured in November 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Gipton in the 1930s
Gipton Farm located between Oakwood Lane and Harehills Lane, just south of the railway line from Gipton pit, where Amberton Road is now. On the left, a number of carts, barn, the roof of which has a large hole in it. Large farmhouse with garden. Pictured in November 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Gipton in the 1930s
Almonds, greengrocer and fishmonger, at the junction with Oak Tree Drive, Oakwood Lane and Amberton Approach pictured in May 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Gipton in the 1930s
Parade of shops on Amberton Approach and Oakwood Lane in October 1937. Pictured, from left, are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit, Mittons newsagent. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Gipton in the 1930s
59 Brander Road which is Brander Road Cake shop and the premises of Mrs L. Rudge. Next door at 61 is Frank Morritt, butchers. Pictured in March 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net