Factories which provided employment the community as well as shops, pubs and local landmarks are all featured in this gallery of memories from the decade. 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: 31 evocative photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Holbeck in the 1930s
Knight and Forster printing works on Water Lane pictured in May 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Holbeck in the 1930s
Iron founders Joseph Henry on Manor Road pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Holbeck in the 1930s
Frank Horsell printing ink manufacturers on Victoria Road. Pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Holbeck in the 1930s
A view looking from junction on Manor Road with Victoria Road. Frank Horsell and Company Limited, printing ink manufacturers can be seen at 31-33 Victoria Road. Pictured in June 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net