It was a decade in which the first council houses were built in the city and St James's Hospital was founded. Indeed as a nation it started with a ‘boom’ - the First World War had ended in victory, peace had returned and with it, prosperity. Yet it ended in an almighty 'bust', the likes of which weren’t to be seen again for another eighty years. These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the era and feature landmarks familiar to this day. These images are from 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: Fantastic photos show life in Leeds during the 1910s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. October 1928
The corner of Albion Street and Guildford Street with the Commercial Hotel on the corner, and Guildford chambers to the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. October 1928
Calverley Street. This view looks down the Headrow towards Briggate. The narrowness of what was Park Lane is clearly shown. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. October 1928
Looking up Mark Lane from New Briggate. Halfords Cycle Company Ltd can be seen from the corner with Greenhills Tailors visible on upper level. Other shops include Boots Direct Ltd, Blooms Opticians and George Ashworth. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. October 1928
Shops on Upperhead Row. Pictured, right to left, is entrance to Osborn Court with Joseph Beacock Chemist, J R Teale and Son, cabinet makers & upholsterers next door, and Central Electric Company on the junction with Woodhouse Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. October 1928
Guildford Street, home to various businesses. On the Junction of Guildford Street and Woodhouse Lane. Tower of Town Hall can be seen in left in the distance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. October 1928
Hoardings around the site of Leeds Permanent Building Society looking from Guildford Street, which was later renamed The Headrow. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net