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
13. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Dark Arches on Neville Street in January 1951. Bridge has steel girders and a concrete road running over River Aire. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in 1951
The south west side of The Headrow, at the junction with Albion Street pictured in May 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in 1951
King Street at the junction with Back York Place in November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre in 1951
Double-fronted shop Tapps (Tapp and Toothill) shop fitters and office stationers on King Street featured in this photo from November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Black Bull Hotel on Hunslet Road pictured in June 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in 1951
Boar Lane in April 1951 showing shops; Elsters, J. Jones, The National Provincial Bank, the Westminster Bank and the Cooperative Building Society. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net