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
43. September 1921
Bond Street looking towards the junction with Albion Street. Premises visible are, from right to left, Powolny's Restaurant, Waletr Allsop Florist, Madame Arthur Costumier and a derelict building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
44. February 1925
A view across City Square, showing from left to right, Old Queen's Hotel, Railway Station, Wellington Street, Majestic and Post Office. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
45. 1928
The corner of Briggate and Lower Headrow, across the junction with Briggate to the left and New Briggate to the right looking along Upper Headrow. Burton's, tailors, can be seen. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
46. 1923/24
Park Row seen from the junction with Bond Street in the foreground. On the left is the Philosophical Hall dating from 1821. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
47. 1921
Bond Street looking east to Commercial Street. Powolny's restaurant is on the right. A window cleaning cart is on the street with a ladder leaning up against the building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
48. Circa 1920
Recognise this city centre landmark? City Square. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net