They turn back the clock to 1937 and showcase life around the city centre as well as the suburbs with Quarry Hill and Kirkstall both in focus. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kirkstall
Abbey Picture House on Abbey Road in August 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Showing retail premises on Briggate in July 1937. Pictured, from left, are Kardomah Cafe, Exhibiton tea-rooms; The Angel Inn Yard; The new Philip's Furnishing Co. premises on the site of The Old Bon Anarche Chambers. The 3-storey building is Victorian classic style. There is a car parked in the street which is cobbled. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Quarry Hill
The Leeds City CouncilHousing Committee outside Quarry Hill Flats in June 1937. This massive development of working class housing was the biggest in Europe and was inspired by Viennas Karl Marx Hof. Over 3,000 people were eventually housed in 938 self contained units | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
Looking towards the Central Library at the top of East Parade we see the Pearl Assurance Building on the right. Nearer the camera is the Alliance and the Guardian assurance offices. Pictured in August 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Caroline Street in August 1937. It was located between Park Lane and West Street. Number 6, premises of Casebourne and Co Ltd, cement manufaturers. Central unit of works has name on stonework, yard to right, with railings and sign. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
New York Road in April 1937 To the left, Heatons clothing manufacturers' large factory, one of the Leeds tailoring companies which contributed to the Citys' fame for ready to wear clothing. There are vehicles in the road, including a bus. This view is from North Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net