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
31. December 1922
Commercial Street featuring Madame Darling Ltd Ladies Outfitters. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
32. December 1922
Commercial Street showing the premises of tailor John Wales Smith and Sons Ltd., and fine art dealer Alexander Hasse. Also visible is Madame Darling, Ltd. ladies costumier. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
33. May 1926
Situated off Park Lane, a rear view of Burley Street Mills from Back Burley Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
34. December 1922
The corner of City Square showing the London Joint City and Midland Bank. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
35. December 1922
The corner of City Square showing the Park Row face of the Royal Exchange Chambers housing the Automobile Association and W H Bayswater Ltd, Colliers Proprietors among other businesses. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
36. 1927
An aerial view of the city centre. The LGI is in the centre of the top edge of this photo. Leeds Town Hall can be seen in the top right corner. In the centre of the right edge are Park Square and St Paul's House. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net