This collection starts with an intriguing bird’s eye view of Pudsey town centre which brings into focus stand-out landmarks many of which exist today. Other well-known roads featured include Swinnow Road, Troydale Lane and Roker Lane as well as Half Mile Lane. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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 Pudsey and Stanningley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Pudsey in the 1930s
Mill and bridge on Roker Lane in November 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Pudsey in the 1930s
Looking south west along Pudsey beck onto Union Bridge on Roker Lane. Union Mills can be seen beyond the bridge. Pictured in November 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Stanningley in the 1930s
Isles Ltd, automobile engineers on junction with Harrison Avenue. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Stanningley in the 1930s
Railway bridges on Swinnow Lane in February 1939. On the right, premises of Sloan and Davidson Limited, architectural iron founders, Carrick Foundry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net