These photos take a look at life around Leeds city centre at the back end of the 1930s. They bring into focus street scenes and familiar landmarks from a year in the life of your city - 1937. The main photo showcases a house - 35 Park Square - which was once the home of Margaret, the daughter of Matthew Murray, and her husband Richard Jackson. Matthew Murray founded the firm of Fenton, Murray and Jackson but due to bankruptcy of the firm an auction was held in the June of 1844 advertising the sale of "the rare and costly furniture and household effects" of number 35 Park Square. Listed in the sale were items such as a nearly new Phaeton coach, a rosewood cabinet piano and other rosewood furniture. The photo is one of 15 showcasing life around the heart of Leeds. 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: Evocative photos are a fascinating glimpse at Leeds city centre in 1930 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Park Square and Park Square North, numbers 35 to 45, in December 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
This photo from December 1937 shows Mosleys rent collectors and Time Recorders Ltd. by the junction of Park Lane and Oxford Row. Oxford buildings are next door, then Savages Spares Services with a clock outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
This view from December 1937 shows the Mirfield Mill Co on the corner of Park Lane and Park Street. The building is to let. Rimingtons tailors is next door. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
Woodhouse Lane, with Merrion Street which is in the centre. Large corner block has sign which states that it is to be the site of a large Odeon cinema. No cinema was built here at this time. Pictured in October 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Wade Hall was named after Thomas Wade. It was partly demolished in 1863 for the building of Kellsall Street. What remained of the building became the Old Hall Hotel. Kelsall Street is to the left and Merrion Street is to the right. Pictured in October 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Leeds Methodist Mission on Park Lane between Oxford Place and Oxford Row in December 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net