The city's Central Bus Station was put up in the late 1930s at the same time as Quarry Hill Flats. It opened in August 1938 and served a city for more than two decades before being rebuilt with four curved platforms in 1963 at a cost of £6,000. By the early 1990s it was deemed inadequate and a £2 million replacement was built which opened in March 1996. These images showcasing the vision and construction 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: Quarry Hill Flats in 27 photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Leeds Central Bus Station
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds Central Bus Station. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Central Bus Station
A model of the proposed bus station with buses in May 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Central Bus Station
Two workmen laying concrete suface to new bus station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station from St.Peter's Street as it was nearing completion in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Central Bus Station
The model for proposed bus station in May 1936, showing buildings at the bottom of Eastgate. The round building in the centre was to become a petrol filling station, despite two major renovations of central bus station, this still remains and is now a fountain and memorial to Flight Sergeant Arthur Louis Aaron. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Centrial Bus Station
A view of St.Peter's Street from the bottom of Eastgate and Central Bus Station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds Central Bus Station
Construction work on new bus station in July 1938. Quarry Hill Flats building in on the right, skeleton framework can be seen Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
1. Leeds Central Bus Station
A model of the proposed bus station with buses in May 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds Central Bus Station
Two workmen laying concrete suface to new bus station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station from St.Peter's Street as it was nearing completion in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds Central Bus Station
The model for proposed bus station in May 1936, showing buildings at the bottom of Eastgate. The round building in the centre was to become a petrol filling station, despite two major renovations of central bus station, this still remains and is now a fountain and memorial to Flight Sergeant Arthur Louis Aaron. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds Centrial Bus Station
A view of St.Peter's Street from the bottom of Eastgate and Central Bus Station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds Central Bus Station
Construction work on new bus station in July 1938. Quarry Hill Flats building in on the right, skeleton framework can be seen Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net