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
13. Leeds city centre
A view looking from Calverley Street across junction with Great George Street, education offices are on the right with Leeds Town Hall just visible on the left. The Civic Hall can be seen in the Centre. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
East Parade at the junction with Greek Street. In the foreground is the Alliance Assurance offices with Crawfords Solicitors above. The top floor has the Vulcan Boiler & General insurance offices. There are cars parked on both sides of the parade and on Greek Street. Two men can be seen cleaning windows. Pictured in July 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Looking up East Parade towards Central Library and across the junction with Greek Street. A part of the library is visible as is the side of the Pearl Assurance building. There are pedestrians on both pavements, most out of focus. Cars are parked throughout. Tram lines run along the parade and a hanging street lamp is at the top of the photo. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
View looking from Eastgate in the foreground towards the roundabout with New York Road crossing from left (off the picture) towards the right where it follows the rising line of terrace houses. On the left is a branch of the Yorkshire Penny Bank between the junctions with Regent Street, left, and Mabgate. The church in view is St. Mary Mabgate. Pictured in April 1937. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
East Parade in July 1937. In this view the property is being used by various commercial tenants including The West Riding Trade Protection Association, Hinchliffe Green Fireplace Merchants, Willey, Hargrave & Co. Solicitors, Leeds Pawnbrockers Association. A window cleaner's cart and equipment are on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Boar Lane in July 1937. To the left partial view of number 10 Bramham Foods Ltd, Pork Butchers. Display of hams and bacon can be seen in the window. Number 11, is the business of Geoffrey's Portaiture, photographers shop. Number 12 to the right is the Leeds Rubber Company, rubber manufacturers. There are bicycle tyres, waterproof clothes and a variety of other goods in the window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net