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
13. Headingley in the 1930s
Headingley Tram Depot on Otley Road pictured in July 1935 A depot for trams had been built on this site in 1873, with stables for 124 horses. The land had been purchased from the Cardigan Estate. In 1935 it was extensively rebuilt and altered to accomodate 40 trams. The last trams in Leeds ran in 1959, the depot was then used by buses. It was again upgraded and enlarged in the late 1970s. By 1993 the site was sold for redevelopment. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Headingley in the 1930s
A view from Otley Road, branch of Westminster Bank at the junction. To the right of the bank is number 67, William Fawcett, newsagent then Headingley Methodist Church. On side wall of grocers shop at number 10 North Lane is sign 'Wm. Butler, the practical grocer'. To the right, Leeds Rating Authority office. Pictured in October 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Headingley in the 1930s
A view of North Lane from the junction with South Parade and Kirkstall Lane. Number 62, premises of Alex Grant, draper. Moving right, number 60 Thomas Benson dairyman, then 58 was Murphys hardware shop. Next at 56, Misses Edith and Frances Needham, newsagents. The two shops to the right were number 54 Public Benefit Boot Co. and 54 was also the Thrift grocers store. Pictured in October 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Headingley in the 1930s
Stretch of Otley Road, looking towards North Lane. On the left, with telephone sign on wall is the fish shop of William Addison, this is number 15. Further to the right, shop with blind down is at number 31, Groocock and Son, grocers. The road is very busy, trams, a single decker bus, van and cars can be seen. Pictured in June 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Headingley in the 1930s
Cross roads with Traffic lights, North Lane is to the left, Wood Lane on the right. the wooded area to the right is now the Arndale Centre. Vehicles in the road include cars and trams. Pictured in June 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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