They take you inside the Fforde Grene on Roundhay Road, a pub which welcomed generations of drinkers before last orders were called for the final time in the early 2000s. This photo was taken just months after the boozer opened in November 1938. The image is one of 11 charting a decade in the life of Harehills and its residents in the 1930s. Other landmarks in focus include the Clock Cinema as well as Clock Buildings. The photos 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Harehills, Gipton, Roundhay and Oakwood LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Harehills in the 1930s
The entrance to the Fforde Grene on Roundhay Road in April 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Harehills in the 1930s
Shops along Compton Road pictured in September 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Harehills in the 1930s
Florence Street off Compton Road pictured in October 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Harehills in the 1930s
The Clock Cinema on Roundhay Road pictured in February 1939. It was It was opened the on November 21 the previous year. It closed on February 28, 1976. It was used as a bingo hall, now is an electrical warehouse. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Harehills in the 1930s
Clock Buildings, a parade of shops in front of the cinema in Roundhay Road. The junction with Copgrove Road is at the left edge. On the left, Clock Provision Stores can be seen, and to the right is C.H. and F. Lax builders with houses for sale or to rent. Pictured in May 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Harehills in the 1930s
J.F. Hall & Co. grocers at number 24 Foundry Lane, now called Foundry Approach. The shop next door (no. 22) is empty. Harehills Park View is to the left, leading to Coldcotes Avenue and Harehills Park. To the right are the gardens of St. Cyprian's Vicarage. Pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net