They turn the spotlight of life in the city centre during 1951, a 12 months which feature landmarks which remain part of the cityscape to this day. 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: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre in 1951
Kirkgate from Vicar Lane/New Market Street in April 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre in 1951
Boar Lane towards the city centre in April 1951. The Griffin Hotel and Jacomellis restuarant opposite are clearly seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre in 1951
Commercial Street in April 1951. At the bottom left is Chanal ladies outfitters. Betty's cafe can be seen at the top. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Lord Mayor, Francis Hugh O'Donnell has arrived at the Odeon Cinema to perform the official opening of the Festival of Britain Information Bureau in May 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre in 1951
Royal Exchange Building on east side of Park Row next to Boar Lane in December 1951. Cosmetique ladies hairdressers, Albert Cowling wine lodge, Melindon fabric specialists and Kings cleaners and dyers visible | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre in 1951
River Aire from inside of the Dark Arches, looking south towards old warehouses in January 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net