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
13. Gipton in the 1930s
Butchers, bakers and grocery department of Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd on Hollin Park Parade, Oakwood Lane pictured in April 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Gipton in the 1930s
Fredrick Mitton, Newsagent and Confectioner at 372 with Thrift Stores Ltd. at 370 and Millicent Bland, Draper at 368. Pictured in May 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Gipton in the 1930s
Businesses on Oakwood Lane with Fredrick Mitton, Newsagent on the left at number 372 Oakwood Lane. Next door at 370 is Thrift Stores Ltd. Millicent Bland, draper, is visible at 368. Amberton Approach can be seen far right. Pictured in October 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Gipton in the 1930s
The gateway and approach to no. 603 York Road, the residence of J.Madden, undertaker. Pictured in August 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net