They turn back the the clock to the 1930s and focus on different aspects of life in Halton. Shops on Selby Road which the community relied upon during the decade – from grocers to butchers – are also in focus as well as local landmarks such as Wykebeck. 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: Halton in the 1990s – Community spirit shines in decade of photo memories LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Halton in the 1930s
View of Selby Road after road widening. Fenced off tramlines run down centre of carriageway with wires overhead. Junction with Back Lucy Street can eb seen on right with 109 Selby Road. Property of Thomas Sleightholme (newsagents) visible on corner with next junction which is Lucy Avenue. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Halton in the 1930s
Grocers F.W.Rogers on Selby Road pictured in August 1937. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Halton in the 1930s
A view across Selby Road with tramlines running between each carriageway in September 1938. In the background is St. Wilfrids Church with scaffolding on the tower. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Halton in the 1930s
A view of Babywear shop on Selby Road pictured in August 1937. Shopkeeper can be seen to the front of shop. Shop on right is To Let. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Halton in the 1930s
View of Selby Road, Halton Hill area. On the left are semi detached houses on Carden Avenue. Fenced off tramlines can be seen to centre of carriage way. Photo is looking in direction of city centre. Carden Avenue is the entrance to the William Sutton Trust estate, Carden is named after an ex-trustee of the estate. Pictured in September 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Halton in the 1930s
The old post office on corner of Chapel Street and Pinfold Lane in June 1931. To left of photo is a newspaper placard with the headlines 'Wool Wages Reduction Proposal'. A gas lamp can be seen on the corner of Pinfold Lane. Houses on Gravely Street can be seen further down. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net