This intriguing collection of photo gems turn back the clock to showcase life around Hunslet in the 1930s. They bring into focus local landmarks such as Bay Horse Hotel, East Hunslet Labour Club, Bell's Buildings and Bethel Chapel. Familiar streets such as Meadow Road are also included in this wonderful trip down memory lane. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Hunslet in the 1930s
Bensons Place, a cobbled street off Belle Isle Road, pictured in December 1935. The Bay Horse Hotel, Wilfred Gavins greengrocers, J. Bradbury and Sons pork butchers, Arthur Place boot and shoe maker, Arthur James Hawkes draper and the Cooperative Wholesale Society Brush factory are shown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Hunslet in the 1930s
East Hunslet Labour Club pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Hunslet in the 1930s
Bell's Buildings with St. Mary's Church in background. Houses and school also in view. Pictured in November 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hunslet in the 1930s
The premises of Carter, Milner Ltd as seen from Bowman Lane in December 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet in the 1930s
The bridge over Balm Beck, looking towards the junction with New Pepper Road. On the left side nos. 148 and 150 Low Road are the premises of Frederick W. Hardwick, motor engineer. On the right are Lowgate Mills and Hunslet Paper Mills. Pictured in November 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Hunslet in the 1930s
Junction Road in November 1934. Three storey brick house with sign. Back Kidacre Street, appears to be empty, area of cleared ground then back view of property which is brick with slate roof and three chimneys. To right, wooden structure and factory chimney. At this time, the council had declared that this was an unhealthy area. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net