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
7. 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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. 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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. 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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. January 1925
Original gate house for Kirkstall Abbey. Used as a home by last abbot of Kirkstall John Ripley, then by local families as a farm or residence until 1925. Sold to Leeds City Council and opened as Abbey House Folk Museum in 1927. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. November 1929
Parade of shops on Domestic Street in Holbeck. To the right is Mann Place and then number 10 Domestic Street is Miss Eliza Eastwood, milliner. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. May 1929
This photo shows Hunslet Moor railway crossing on Beza Street. Number 48 Parkside sweet stores is opposite with a large advertisement for Wills Gold Flake cigarettes above. Prospect Street and Prospect Terrace are partially visible Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net