The images highlight a decade of change and economic prosperity for the city and beyond during an era of learning and exploration. They feature highlights from Leeds Civic Week as well as the changing face of well-known city centre landmarks before heading into the suburbs to showcase communities around Leeds. The photos 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: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in the 1920s
Commercial Street in December 1922. This photo shows the premises of John Wales Smith and Sons Ltd., a tailor, then Alexander Hasse, fine art dealer. Also visible is Madame Darling, Ltd. ladies costumier. This is housed in Trinity House on the corner of Trinity Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The old premises of H & D Hart milliner and furriers on Briggate pictured in August 1925. Harts re-located to 116 Briggate to make way for the Paramount Cinema which opened in 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Crossgates
Cross Gates Recreation ground in March 1927. Houses on Park Avenue are visible behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley
Becketts Park pavilion pictured in June 1927. The estate was once part of Kirkstall Abbey property. The Beckett family bought the land in 1834 and renamed it Kirkstall Grange. In 1908 Lord Grimthorpe sold the estate to the city of Leeds who opened a college on the site. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Sheepscar
Appleyard petrol station and garage at Sheepscar in February 1928. The company was founded by John Ernest Appleyard, who opened his first business in Park Row in 1919. The North Street Garage opened in October 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Sheepscar
A view looking onto Appleyard of Leeds Ltd. garage on North Street at Sheepscar in February 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net