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
7. October 1928
Alexander Street from Park Lane. Whartons Hotel can be seen on left with Pitman's Business School on right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. August 1920
Hirst Square on St. James Street. Businesses featured are Robert Scaife, Automobile repairer workshop on left. J Burrow, clothier, Leeds Undertakers office. These properties were later demolished for the site of Leeds Civic Hall. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. October 1925
The Headrow, and the junction with East Parade and Calverley Street. This view looks eastward from the position in front of the Town Hall. East Parade can be seen on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. September 1928
A view of Lower Headrow looking north west. This photos was taken prior to the widening and redevelopment of The Headrow. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. November 1929
Wade Lane looking towards Merrion Street. On the right is junction with St John's Place. Millers Lock's Ltd (12 Wade Lane) has closed down and has a poster advertising that business has transferred to 12 Merrion Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. April 1924
A view looking down Lady Lane to St Peter's Street. Junction on the left is Edward Street with factory of Henry Thorne. Sign advertising Cocoa can be partly seen on wall. The junction on the right is with Harewood Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net