In the early 1930s amateur photographer Edwin Lofthouse recorded all of the public houses, hotels and off-licences in the city owned by John Smiths. His fine collection of work shows much of the life of the city at this time.

The first picture of Micklegate in 1935 shows the Falcon Inn - the effigy of a falcon above the first floor window can be seen clearly. Reinhard's ladies' outfitters is two doors to the left with a car parked outside.

The Red Lion Hotel on Merchantgate in 1935. The tram lines and overhead wires are clearly visible as the street curves into Piccadilly in the foreground.

The Old George Hotel on Fossgate in 1935. The layout of this area of the city was very different to what we know today. This part of Fossgate was demolished in 1953 to make way for The Stonebow and to allow traffic to pass more easily through the city - previously through traffic had used St Saviourgate.

Lawrence Street in 1935 showing the Waggon and Horses with Walmgate Bar in the distance.

A busy scene in St Sampson's Square showing The Mail Coach Inn before its alteration and refurbishment. On the left is the Black Bull Hotel.

The corner of Nunnery Lane and Prices Lane has quite a few pedestrians as well as a large hoarding advertising the Laurel and Hardy film showing at the Tower Cinema, Babes In Toyland. These buildings were demolished in 1964 for the road to be widened.

Updated: 10:53 Monday, June 21, 2004