And a medieval castle arch was put up on Kirkgate in the city centre for the occasion. The year was 1926 with Leeds Tercentenary celebrations dominating the news agenda in the summer along with The General Strike, a historic walkout by workers which lasted nine days in the spring and represented dissatisfaction of millions and ushering in the need for change across the country. Enjoy these photo memories, charting a year in the life of your city in the mid-1920s. They are published courtesy of Getty Images and 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
7. Leeds in 1926
A photograph of a shop window display of voiles and Dorcas Fabrics, by A. Cocks, during Leeds Tercentenary Week in July 1926. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1926
A volunteer pulling the signal for an incoming train during the Great Strike in May 1926. Photo: Getty
9. Leeds in 1926
Kirkgate during the Leeds Tercentenary in 1926. A medieval castle arch has been put up for the occasion. On the left is the junction with New Market Street, with the Public Benefit Boot Co. Ltd. On the corner, and on the right is the junction with Vicar Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1926
Parish Church and Kirkgate pictured in June 1926. On the right, the railway viaduct which separated the north churchyard from the church in 1868/69. In the centre the circular dome of the Corn Exchange is in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1926
A group of men and women can be seen standing in the road in this photograph from June 1926 looking from Regent Street on to partially demolished property on Mason Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1926
Aerial view of Roundhay Park in July 1926, taken from an altitude of 2,500ft. An event is in progress, spectators line the arena and sit on Hill 60 in the foreground. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net