The main image is of local landmark Smith's - the firm famous for selling unseasoned potato crisps with a small blue sachet of salt that could be sprinkled over them. The factory is one of 15 photos which showcase life on the well travelled road during the 1930s. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. York Road in the 1930s
Smith's Potato Crisp factory, built on part of the site of the former York Road, Iron and Coal company. To the right no. 401 York Road is Leeds Modern Garage Ltd. Pictured in July 1931. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. York Road in the 1930s
St. Patricks Church at the junction of York Road and Marsh Lane pictured in June 1936. On the corner there is a telephone kiosk and a gas streetlamp. A large black car is visible on the corner. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. York Road in the 1930s
Simon Adlestone and Son Ltd, boot and shoe dealer pictured in August 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. York Road in the 1930s
To the left is the junction with Glenthorpe Terrace. Then confectionery shop, owner R. Abbott at no.221. Next no.223, George Arthur Reed, draper. Farm Produce Store is no.225. At the end of the row, no.227 ladies Hairdresser. On the gable end of the building, a poster for Sir Alan Cobham's air circus, one for 'sailor' brand salmon. Pictured in September 1935. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. York Road in the 1930s
The Main Street, Seacroft premises formerly J.P. Burcham grocer and A. Broughton newsagent. Advertising boards outside shops for cigarettes, including Players and Wills' Woodbines. Two bicycles are outside the newsagents. Pictured in June 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. York Road in the 1930s
On the left, second block of buildings is a branch of Yorkshire Penny Bank pictured in November 1938. It opened on June 1, 1931. Moving right is the junction with Raincliffe Street, then Leonard Dean, newsagents shop and William Dawson, draper. Next is the junction with Everleigh Street. No.190, premises of E.Davis, family butcher, next no.188 John Redmans' fruit shop. An advertisement for Cherry Blossom shoe polish is over the shop door. Street in view is Chantrell Grove. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net