Moor Road Dairy pictured in August 1935. It dealt in butter, cream, milk, eggs and was locally famed for the home-made ice-cream which they sold. In this view a modern shop front has been added to the front of the house. The building on the right was an electricity sub-station built in the early 1930s. In the 1980s all the dairy property was converted to flats.placeholder image
Moor Road Dairy pictured in August 1935. It dealt in butter, cream, milk, eggs and was locally famed for the home-made ice-cream which they sold. In this view a modern shop front has been added to the front of the house. The building on the right was an electricity sub-station built in the early 1930s. In the 1980s all the dairy property was converted to flats. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

17 photo gems take you back to Headingley in the 1930s

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Published 31st May 2024, 04:45 BST

These charming photos invite you to take a trip down memory lane to Headingley in the 1930s.

The collection focuses on street scenes, shops, local landmarks and capture an age of innocence through the camera lens. 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: 23 photo memories of Headingley 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

Headingley Hill petrol filling station, business of S.Wells Ltd. Pictured in October 1932.

7. Headingley in the 1930s

Headingley Hill petrol filling station, business of S.Wells Ltd. Pictured in October 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Petrol pumps on Shaw Lane, probably at junction with Otley road, with petrol pumps, gas lamps to left of picture, a sign saying "petrol bell", outhouses and an advert for ROP motor spirit. Pictured in August 1939.

8. Headingley in the 1930s

Petrol pumps on Shaw Lane, probably at junction with Otley road, with petrol pumps, gas lamps to left of picture, a sign saying "petrol bell", outhouses and an advert for ROP motor spirit. Pictured in August 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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J Walker and Son, decorator's shop at no 46 Otley Road showing wallpaper in the window. Also shown is number 48, A Robinson, Stationers. Pictured in July 1935.

9. Headingley in the 1930s

J Walker and Son, decorator's shop at no 46 Otley Road showing wallpaper in the window. Also shown is number 48, A Robinson, Stationers. Pictured in July 1935. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The corner of Shaw Lane and Otley Road, showing the side of no 54 Otley Road which is chemist shop of F C Stock with advertising signs and a weighing machine outside. Also shown is the outside display of J T Baxendale greengrocer, with a shop assistant. Pictured in August 1939.

10. Headingley in the 1930s

The corner of Shaw Lane and Otley Road, showing the side of no 54 Otley Road which is chemist shop of F C Stock with advertising signs and a weighing machine outside. Also shown is the outside display of J T Baxendale greengrocer, with a shop assistant. Pictured in August 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Gardens in Ash Road, showing curved path of crazy paving, newly-planted shrubs, sapling, greenhouse. Semis and terraced houses to rear of picture. Pictured in March 1936.

11. Headingley in the 1930s

Gardens in Ash Road, showing curved path of crazy paving, newly-planted shrubs, sapling, greenhouse. Semis and terraced houses to rear of picture. Pictured in March 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Premises of Spink and Simpson plumbers and electricians are at number 30 (number 26 on photo is not property number). To left number 32, residence and office of Joseph Leonard Iredale surgeon. Number 34 William Cuthbert Morton, surgeon. Houses set back from road with gardens. On left spire of Headingley Hill Congregational Church. Road is part cobbles, with tramlines. Pictured in November 1937.

12. Headingley in the 1930s

Premises of Spink and Simpson plumbers and electricians are at number 30 (number 26 on photo is not property number). To left number 32, residence and office of Joseph Leonard Iredale surgeon. Number 34 William Cuthbert Morton, surgeon. Houses set back from road with gardens. On left spire of Headingley Hill Congregational Church. Road is part cobbles, with tramlines. Pictured in November 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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