They turn the spotlight of life in the city centre during 1952 and feature well known landmarks such as The Headrow and Cookridge Street as well as Leeds City Station. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Electricity Showrooms on The Headrow which has two large window displaying the latest models of washing machines manufactured by Servis. Pictured in September 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1952
Cars parked along Central Station wall in December 1952. On the wall are advertising hoardings for Guinness, Andrews Liver Salts and Iglodine Antiseptic, also a sign pointing to Collinson's Cafe. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Central Station from across Wellington Street in December 1952, looking towards the Great Northern Hotel. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1952
The front view of Central station from Station Approach/Wellington Street junction in December 1952. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Park Lane in February 1952. In the foreground is the school yard of Park Lane school, enclosed by ornate railings. Marlborough Street can be seen running down from the right to meet West Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Hanover Street in February 1952 taken from Hanover Terrace. In the distance factories with chimneys can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net