An almost traffic-free Cavendish Street, about 1935, fully justifies its claims as "a close rival to North Street for architectural effect, width and symmetry."

Although the premises themselves remain little changed, the clarity of this view enables us to identify some of the businesses which used to occupy the lower end of the canopy.

On the far right, at No 4, were photographers Hall and Siggers. Next above, the van is delivering clothes to Miss Florence Ackroyd's gown shop. J W Reid & Co, booksellers and stationers, were at

Nos 8 and 10; they also ran a circulating library which advertised "an immense quantity of volumes", and a post office - note the post box.

The woman in black is probably standing outside A and M Carter's confectioners, whilst the smart trio in white with a dog are crossing towards Harry Midgley's, musical instrument dealer. Beyond, Greenwoods Ltd, gentlemen's outfitters, occupied Nos 22 and 24.

Above them, cycle dealers Butlin Brothers were next door to jeweller Edward Hellawell Butlin. On the left-hand side of the street can just be glimpsed the Palace, one of eight cinemas which Keighley has had in the past.

The photograph was supplied by Mrs Shirley Spencer, of Gordon Street, Keighley.