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
49. 1926
An aerial view showing junction of North Street with Vicar Lane. Leeds Public Dispensary IS on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
50. July 1926
Kirkgate during the Leeds Tercentenary in 1926. A medieval castle arch has been put up for the occasion. On the left is the junction with New Market Street, with the Public Benefit Boot Co. Ltd. On the corner, and on the right is the junction with Vicar Lane. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net