The prize winning window displays of Finglands Furnishing, situated at the junction of King Charles Street and Guildford Street. As part of Civic Week celebrations in September 1928 shops and street were decorated. — The prize winning window displays of Finglands Furnishing, situated at the junction of King Charles Street and Guildford Street. As part of Civic Week celebrations in September 1928 shops and street were decorated. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The prize winning window displays of Finglands Furnishing, situated at the junction of King Charles Street and Guildford Street. As part of Civic Week celebrations in September 1928 shops and street were decorated. — The prize winning window displays of Finglands Furnishing, situated at the junction of King Charles Street and Guildford Street. As part of Civic Week celebrations in September 1928 shops and street were decorated. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Amazing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1920s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 8th Jan 2020, 06:00 GMT

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the last 20s.

They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade which saw the first council houses were built in Leeds. The images are a mix from the YEP archive 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. CHANGING LEEDS: City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the last 20s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net/YPN

. 1920s Leeds

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the last 20s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net/YPN | other

The opening ceremony of Civic Week held at the Town Hall. It was organised to allow Leeds residents to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services.

. September 1926

The opening ceremony of Civic Week held at the Town Hall. It was organised to allow Leeds residents to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Another photo from Civic Week. In this view, Trinity Street can be seen. Entered through an evegreen arch, the street is decked with bunting and busy with people.

. September 1926

Another photo from Civic Week. In this view, Trinity Street can be seen. Entered through an evegreen arch, the street is decked with bunting and busy with people. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

This photo shows a carnival float pictured on the Yeadon High Street. The word 'Blessing' can be seen on the banner on the side of the float. Represented on the float is a working class family in their living room.

. July 1922

This photo shows a carnival float pictured on the Yeadon High Street. The word 'Blessing' can be seen on the banner on the side of the float. Represented on the float is a working class family in their living room. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

A close up of the entrance to the Chained Bull Hotel on Harrogate Road. John Griffiths is named as the licensee. A new Chained Bull hotel was in the process of being built at the time, just behind this one.

. February 1922

A close up of the entrance to the Chained Bull Hotel on Harrogate Road. John Griffiths is named as the licensee. A new Chained Bull hotel was in the process of being built at the time, just behind this one. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

View looks from the west onto Temple Newsam House and grounds. A marquee has been set up within the grounds.

. 1928

View looks from the west onto Temple Newsam House and grounds. A marquee has been set up within the grounds. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Cookridge Street Baths in Leeds city centre. The site is now part of Millennium Square. This view shows central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. Separate entrances for men on the right, and women on the left.

. November 1928

Cookridge Street Baths in Leeds city centre. The site is now part of Millennium Square. This view shows central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. Separate entrances for men on the right, and women on the left. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Cow Beck Bridge - the point where the old Horsforth UDC boundary met with Leeds boundary, changing from Abbey Road to New Road Side.

. November 1926

Cow Beck Bridge - the point where the old Horsforth UDC boundary met with Leeds boundary, changing from Abbey Road to New Road Side. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

A view of the premises of Appleyard of Leeds Ltd. at the junction of North Street with Sheepscar Street South. This photo shows the car showroom, garage and petrol pumps.

. May 1929

A view of the premises of Appleyard of Leeds Ltd. at the junction of North Street with Sheepscar Street South. This photo shows the car showroom, garage and petrol pumps. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Armley Road at the junction with Tennant Street looking towards Low Moor Side. The house is number 149 owned by Arthur John Pollard, physician and surgeon.

. April 1929

Armley Road at the junction with Tennant Street looking towards Low Moor Side. The house is number 149 owned by Arthur John Pollard, physician and surgeon. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

The opening ceremony of Civic Week held at the Town Hall. It was organised to allow Leeds residents to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services.

1. Leeds city centre

The opening ceremony of Civic Week held at the Town Hall. It was organised to allow Leeds residents to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Another photo from Civic Week in September 1926. In this view, Trinity Street can be seen. Entered through an evegreen arch, the street is decked with bunting and busy with people.

2. Leeds city centre

Another photo from Civic Week in September 1926. In this view, Trinity Street can be seen. Entered through an evegreen arch, the street is decked with bunting and busy with people. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

This photo shows a carnival float pictured on the High Street in July `1922. The word 'Blessing' can be seen on the banner on the side of the float. Represented on the float is a working class family in their living room.

3. Yeadon

This photo shows a carnival float pictured on the High Street in July `1922. The word 'Blessing' can be seen on the banner on the side of the float. Represented on the float is a working class family in their living room. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

A close up of the entrance to the Chained Bull Hotel on Harrogate Road in February 1922. John Griffiths is named as the licensee. A new Chained Bull hotel was in the process of being built at the time, just behind this one.

4. Moortown

A close up of the entrance to the Chained Bull Hotel on Harrogate Road in February 1922. John Griffiths is named as the licensee. A new Chained Bull hotel was in the process of being built at the time, just behind this one. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

View looks from the west onto Temple Newsam House and grounds in 1928. A marquee has been set up within the grounds.

5. Temple Newsam

View looks from the west onto Temple Newsam House and grounds in 1928. A marquee has been set up within the grounds. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Cookridge Street Baths in November 1928. The site is now part of Millennium Square. This view shows central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. Separate entrances for men on the right, and women on the left.

6. Leeds city centre

Cookridge Street Baths in November 1928. The site is now part of Millennium Square. This view shows central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. Separate entrances for men on the right, and women on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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