Dantzic Brewery on Regent Street in Sheepscar was best known for their black or spruce beer, a drink which is similar to stout in that it is made from roasted malt. The name Dantzic was taken from the town in Germany – now Gdansk in Poland – which was famed for brewing Spruce beer and also the high quality of oak casks which were used. The brewery was owned by Joseph Hobson and also made 'vintegg', a ‘delicious’ egg wine. This photo is one of 10 showcasing life around Sheepscar in the 1930s with other landmarks featured including The Skinners Arms, a Tetley's public house, and Roundhay Road. 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. Sheepscar in the 1930s
Enjoy these photo memories of Sheepscar in the 1930s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Sheepscar in the 1930s
Dantzic Brewery in July 1938. Note an advertisement on the wall for 'vintegg' the delicious egg wine. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Sheepscar in the 1930s
Skinners Arms, a Tetley's public house pictured in April 1930. The name was taken from the occupation of the customers, who worked in the local tanneries. This building was demolished and replaced by the present building when the area was redeveloped in the early 1930s. The new Skinners Arms was built by 1932. The landlord of both was Walter Watson. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Sheepscar in the 1930s
Roundhay Road which was the grocers shop premises of Walter Barker, with William Heaton, Boot and Shoe repairers at number 21. Advertising hoarding can be seen on gable end. Numbers 23, 25 and 27 is W. Mitchell Motors Ltd. Tramlines and overhead wires can be seen. Pictured in February 1930. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Sheepscar in the 1930s
Side view of derelict property of I and H Goldberg cabinet manufacturers of Sheepscar Street South and North Street. A man is holding a surveyor's measure against the building. There is a poster for the Newtown Picture Palace on the wall and a street lamp on the corner. Pictured in March 1934. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Sheepscar in the 1930s
The junction with Buslingthorpe Lane, Tetleys' public house, the Skinners Arms, landlord Walter Watson. Shop, run by Mrs. R. Pearson, corner building. Enamel wall signs include 'Pilot' matches. 'Parkinsons' pills. Pictured in March 1930. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net