The gallery starts with a plan for an underground system for Leeds which was never built owing to the cost. Imagine if the project had gone ahead? It would have transformed travel around the city. These photo memories focus on the landmarks – from retail to leisure – which generations of city folk will remember with fond memories from back in the day. Which do you remember the most? READ MORE: 12 hidden historical gems you never knew were in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds landmarks
Quarry Hill Flats was the UK's largest social housing complex. Housing 3,000 residents they were seen as a modern build at the time which included lifts, electric lighting, and a launderette. The flats were popular, encouraging a sense of community through the highly communal way of living. Yet despite being deemed ahead of their time the flats were demolished in 1978 due to their poor condition. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds landmarks
Lewis's was the place to go for generations of aspirational shoppers and bargain-hunters all keen for their fix of retail therapy. It opened on the newly-widened Headrow in September 1932 and served the city for more than 60 years before becoming an Allders in the mid-1990s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds landmarks
Much-loved fashion giant C&A - known affectionately as 'Coats and Ats' to shoppers - stood tall as a go to destination for city centre bargain-hunters for decades. Photo: Claire Lim
10. Leeds landmark
The open air swimming pool at Roundhay Park opened in June 1907 and made a splash for generations before its demise in the 1980s. Temnants of the structure were visible until the early 2000s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds landmarks
Hunslet Grange - also known as Leek Street flats - were built in 1968 were arranged in blocks of six or seven storeys, with overhead walkways connecting the blocks. They proved popular but soon problems with damp and condensation began to develop and the heating systems proved inadequate. Demolished in 1983 Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds landmarks
In 1964, some 300,000 people were said to hold investments with Leeds Stock Exchange. In 1973, it became part of the London Stock Exchange. It finally closed in 1990 after the London Stock Exchange carried out a cost review. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net