They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade in which people at different ends of society continued to live very different lives. 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Demolished Leeds landmarks | Leeds International Pool | Leeds Inner Ring Road | Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches | Boar Lane LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
. Leeds in the 1910s
Enjoy these photos showcasing life in Leeds more than 100 years ago. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. May 1910
Improvements on York Road creating a roundabout (circus) at the junction of Quarry Hill, Mabgate and Regent Street, and continuing work on creation of New York Road on the line of Hope Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. September 1913
A view looking north along Back Portland Crescent near the south entrance to St. James' Square. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. May 1910
Crowds have gathered in Pudsey Market Place to hear the proclamation of King George V on the death of Edward VII. The proclamation is being read by the Mayor of Pudsey at that time, Alderman Walter Forrest. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. October 1910
Beeston Road, a cobbled main road with tram lines. Pictured is the home and practice of Henry Perkin, dentist. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. April 1916
Interior view of the Box Factory building at the Barnbow National Filling Factory during the First World War, taken during its construction which started in early March 1916 and was completed in early May. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. May 1916
A view of the "C" Factory at Barnbow National Filling Factory, specifically constructed for the production of Amatol, a highly explosive material made up of TNT and ammonium nitrate. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. June 1915
Lamb Hill on Armley Road at the bottom of Stocks Hill. Pictured is tramway waiting room.. The front, facing the main road, had a parcels office and ladies waiting room. Built on a slope, the mens toilets were on the lower floor, not seen from the front of the building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. April 1913
Construction of boundary wall to grounds of Kirkstall Forge. Abbey Road can be seen through the gateway, then construction area. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. September 1915
Low Road and Pavillion Picture House in Hunslet. Built on land previously Organ yard, lying between number 49 and the Wellington Public House. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. May 1913
Junction of Jack Lane and Dewsbury Road in Hunslet. To left of Jack Lane Inn is the English Meat Co shop. There are old posters and bills on the empty shop, including one for Hunslet Carnival. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. January 1915
Hyde Park corner at the junction of Headingley Lane and Hyde Park Road. Maypole Dairy Co. can be seen with two shop keepers in the Doorway. Next door is Lipton grocers, known then as provision dealers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. February 1914
The extension to Hudson Road in Harehills into what was to become Lupton Avenue. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. June 1916
A row of Victorian terrace houses on Back High Street in Quarry Hill prior to demolition. The area was noted as having the most unhealthy slums in Leeds at that time. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. February 1915
Boarded up 18 Bridge Road in Holbeck, later demolished. Advertisements on the shopfront for 'Samuel Smith's Old Brewery Tadcaster' . To the left is an alleyway leading down to Front Walk. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. September 1915
A small boy to left looks at the photographer on Czar Street in Holbeck. Terraced housing runs all the way along Front Walk. A shop is no 1 Front Walk owned by Mrs Jane Ann Burns. Sheets are hung outside a house on Bridge Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. February 1914
Calverley Street in Leeds city centre, looking north towards Great George Street from Park Lane. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. August 1913
Cankerwell Lane in Leeds city centre with its junction with South Carnaby Street. The Pressers Arms public house is to be auctioned. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. March 1910
Photograph showing passage from Call Lane leading to New Market Street prior to improvement. Empty business premises which were formerly on left are cash Boot Co; James Skelton, saddlers and on corner was F. Willey, tool dealer. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. August 1914
Extension to Calverley Street at junction with Fenton Street, on the left. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. June 1913
A view from Woodhouse Street, which is cobbled and has tram lines, looking towards Cliff Road on the left, Woodhouse Cliff and an unnamed road forming a triangle. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. May 1913
The junction of Jack Lane and Dewsbury Road in Hunslet. Building on left with ladder is the Parkfield Hotel. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. June 1914
The junction of Dewsbury Road and Jack Lane. The empty shop on the corner has a 'To be Let' notice in the window. There is a public house next door with a large ornate lamp hanging above the entrance. Next door is a butchers shop. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. June 1915
Back of houses on Lower Town Street in Bramley. In the foreground is a plot of land for sale. To the right can just be seen part of the Sanitas Steam Laundry. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
1. York Road
Improvements on York Road creating a roundabout (circus) at the junction of Quarry Hill, Mabgate and Regent Street, and continuing work on creation of New York Road on the line of Hope Street. Pictured in May 1910. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
A view from September 1913 looking north along Back Portland Crescent near the south entrance to St. James' Square. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Pudsey
Crowds gather in Pudsey Market Place in May 1910 to hear the proclamation of King George V on the death of Edward VII. The proclamation is being read by the Mayor of Pudsey at that time, Alderman Walter Forrest. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Beeston
Beeston Road, a cobbled main road with tram lines. Pictured is the home and practice of Henry Perkin, dentist. Pictured in October 1910. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Cross Gates
Interior view of the Box Factory building at the Barnbow National Filling Factory during the First World War, taken during its construction which started in early March 1916 and was completed in early May. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Cross Gates
A view of the "C" Factory at Barnbow National Filling Factory, specifically constructed for the production of Amatol, a highly explosive material made up of TNT and ammonium nitrate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net