Leeds city centre is the main focus of the images although a handful of the city’s suburbs are also featured including East End Park and Hyde Park. 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: Memories of Leeds in 1915 – A city at war and a clock on the move LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds in 1913
A view looking north along Back Portland Crescent near the junction with St James Place. Number 13 on the left of the narrow cobbled street appears to have a shop entrance. Wooden shutters are on the lower window. Children and a metal bucket are visible. Washing can be seen hanging up. The area is now the site of Civic Hall. Pictured in September 1913. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds in 1913
This view looks down Quarry Hill towards the junction with Lady Lane, to the right, and St. Peter's Street, to the left in August 1913. The junction with Templar Street is on the far right edge. In the centre is a wall separating Lady Beck from the road. To the right of the wall in front of railings are handcarts, workmen's huts and tools. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds in 1913
Montrose Street in Leeds city centre pictured in August 1913. In the background is South Carnaby Street. The gardens have low brick walls with railings and some have steps up to the front door. A man, women and children can be seen on the street, which has stone sets. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds in 1913
Located off south Carnaby Street, this is the West side. Terrace houses with varying features and of different layout and size, with gardens. A group of children are posing for the camera in period dress. Pictured in August 1913. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds in 1913
Looking north along Back Portland Crescent near the south entrance to St. James' Square in September 1913. Grates can be seen over cellar windows on the left of the narrow, cobbled street. A man and other blurred figures are visible. Yards with outside toilets are on the right. Washing hangs up and streetlamps can be seen. The area is now the site for Civic Hall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds in 1913
A postcard with a postmark of August 21, 1913 showing buildings of Leeds University on University Road. The university's origins lie in 1874 when a textile college was opened on Cookridge Street with 24 students. The site shown here was acquired in 1877 and the buildings designed by Alfred Waterhouse began with the Clothworkers Court on the left. In 1878 the college became known as the Yorkshire College and it merged with the Medical School in 1884. An engineering department was added in 1886. The Great Hall, seen in the centre, was opened in October 1894. On April 1904 a Royal Charter was signed creating Leeds University. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net