They turn on the spotlight on a decade which saw the city's thriving textile industry prove invaluable to the war effort. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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: Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. May 1937
A view of Albion Street in the city centre. This building was put up in 1852 for Leeds and Yorkshire Assurance Co. It is now a Sainsbury's Local store. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. August 1937
Abbey Picture House on Abbey Road in Kirkstall. It boasted 520 seats with music provided from an orchestral balcony. Closed in Octoebr 1960. The last film shown was Idle on Parade. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. December 1937
Alwoodley Motors Ltd garage on Harrogate Road adjacent to Sandmoor Drive. Petrol pumps and a tanker are on the forecourt. To the right is the entrance to Moortown Golf Club. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. July 1936
Adel Post Office on Otley Road. A post box is on the left wall. A road sign for 30 mile per hour speed limit is also to the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. November 1938
Accommodation Road in Burmantofts. There is a gap where the Spinners Arms public house had been demolished. A pram is outside the doctors. A poster for Rowntree's Cocoa on the end wall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. October 1937
A parade of shops on Amberton Approach, Oakwood Lane. From left to right, are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit and Mittons Newsagent. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net