The gallery focuses on 1929 and turns the spotlight on well-known landmarks such as Leeds General Infirmary and the Corn Exchange as well as familiar streets including The Headrow, Park Row, Vicar Lane, Lower Briggate and Woodhouse Lane. 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: 22 fascinating photos take you back to Leeds in the 1920s 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
The crossroads of Park Row and Cookridge Street with The Headrow in June 1929. On corner of Cookridge Street is the building site of the Leeds Permanent Building Society Headquarters building which opened in 1930. Also visible is part of St. Anne's Cathedral which was built to replace the old Cathedral which once stood on the Leeds Permanent site. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The Commercial Hotel at the junction of Albion Street and The Headrow in August 1929. It was to be demolished for widening and rebuilding this portion of The Headrow. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Lady Bridge Mills on Millgarth Street in May 1929. The view is looking towards Lady Lane on the left. The mill building, which had various businesses located there, was due to be demolished to make way for the construction of Eastgate. J. Cavanagh, dealer in glass, china and earthenware, has a notice to say the business has transferred to 91 York Street. The upper floor had been premises of The Yorkshire Paper Stock Co. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The junction of Mabgate with New Church Place in November 1929. The shop on corner is property of Mrs Rose Ann Smith. View is looking up Mabgate, the chimney of the Hope foundry is visible in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Mark Lane looking towards New Briggate in November 1929. Greenhills Taylors is on corner with the empty premises formerly J & H Smith, Ironmongers to the right. Next is W. A. Homburg, theatrical costumer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
The School of Medicine on Thoresby Place pictured in October 1929. The Medical School had been founded in 1831 by a group of surgeons and doctors and opened in 1894. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net