1. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
The Dominion Cinema on Montreal Avenue pictured in August 1937. It opened in January 1934 with the first film to be shown was Cleaning Up starring George Gee. The last film to be screened was 'The Quiller Memorandum' with Alec Guinness, in March 1967. The building then became a bingo hall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Chapel Allerton in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Potternewton Lane which was the grocery business of Sarah Ann Crosby. Moving along is Fred Dawson's Fish & Chip shop. On the left is Potternewton View. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
The Mexborough Arms on Harrogate Road pictured in 1935. This building from 1925 replaced an earlier inn also called the Mexborough Arms which had previously been called the Bowling Green. It was built on land which had been part of the estate of the Earl of Mexborough. It had reputedly the largest bowling green in Yorkshire. This survived until 1978when the site became a car park. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Potternewton Lane pictured in July 1936 showing the grocery business of Sarah Ann Crosby. Cigarette machine and weighing machine can be seen outside. Around the corner is Fred Dawson's Fish & Chip shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Chapel Allerton in the 1930s
Potternewton Lane which was the shoe and boot repair business of Maurice Reuben. To the right of this shop was Perma hairdressing and beyond that Levine's Grocers shop. The three shops were known locally as 'Levine's Parade'. Junction with Blake Grove can be seen on the left. Pictured in June 1939. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net