They showcase the daily lives of those who called LS14 home during the decade. The gallery of memories starts with a focus on Seacroft Garage off York Road before showcasing shops and local landmarks at the heart of the community. 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: Walk around Seacroft Shopping Centre during the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Seacroft in the 1930s
Seacroft Garage off York Road. Workshop and Kiosk can be seen with Petrol pumps visible on forecourt. Pictured in October 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Seacroft in the 1930s
Coal Road with Mill Green in September 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Seacroft in the 1930s
York Road passing through Seacroft in June 1936.. St. James' school and church are on the left. Constructed of Roundhay stone by Benjamin Russell of Leeds, the church cost £3,174. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Seacroft in the 1930s
Main Street, on the left George Hardisty saddler, moving right Miss Marion Spink tobacconist. Next, shop which had been business of Joseph Bureham, would open as a branch of Thrift Stores. The last shop which can be seen is a barbers, with pole over door, Albert Broughtons' premises. Pictured in June 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Seacroft in the 1940s
The roundabout at the junction of Cross Gates Ring Road and Barwick Road. Pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Seacroft in the 1930s
The roundabout of Cross Gates Ring Road with Barwick Road. Semi-detached houses can be seen on the right. Pictured in September 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net