They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade which saw the first council houses were built in Leeds. The images are published courtesy of 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: Life in Leeds during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in the 1920s
A row of derelict houses on Concord Street, Leylands, in April 1928. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in the 1920s
Commercial Street in December 1922. Pictured is the premises of tailor John Wales Smith and Sons Ltd. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in the 1920s
The old premises of H & D Hart milliner and furriers in August 1925.. Harts re-located to 116 Briggate to make way for the Paramount Cinema which opened in 1932. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in the 1920s
The junction of Mark Lane with New Briggate in August 1929. Pictured are Greenhills Tailors, Halford Cycle Co Ltd, Boots Direct Ltd, boot and shoe retailer and Blooms Opticians. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in the 1920s
The pavilion in Cross Gates Recreation Ground in March 1927. Houses on Park Avenue are visible behind. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in the 1920s
The pavillion in Becketts Park pictured in June 1927. The estate was once part of Kirkstall Abbey property. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net