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
19. February 1924
The south-west side of Merrion Street looking from just after the junction with Woodhouse Lane towards New Briggate. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. November 1929
Wade Lane corner with Mark Lane. On left Frank Somers, Veterinary Surgeon on corner with John Cox, shopkeeper next door. This area was cleared to make way for Lewis's department store which was opened on September 17, 1932. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. May 1924
This is Birch Yard, a narrow alleyway looking south towards Lower Headrow. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. July 1928
Harrison's Yard, off Back Harrison Street behind the Lower Headrow. Demolition has already started to the left with pile of bricks and rubble left. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. May 1928
Unicorn Yard, off the Lower Headrow just prior to demolition looking south towards the lower Headrow. The building at the end is the back of Youngmans Fisheries, part of the former Unicorn Inn. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. September 1928
Lower Headrow. From right, Annie Lewis, cycle dealer. Next, John Wilson draper. Then Henry V. Smith motor engineer. Entrance to Camden Court, followed by Albert Doughty, dress materials and Brown and co house furnishers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net