They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade in which people at different ends of society continued to live very different lives. These images are from 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. Cross Gates
A view of the "C" Factory at Barnbow National Filling Factory, specifically constructed for the production of Amatol, a highly explosive material made up of TNT and ammonium nitrate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley
Lamb Hill on Armley Road at the bottom of Stocks Hill. Pictured is tramway waiting room.. The front, facing the main road, had a parcels office and ladies waiting room. Built on a slope, the mens toilets were on the lower floor, not seen from the front of the building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Kirkstall
Construction of boundary wall to grounds of Kirkstall Forge. Abbey Road can be seen through the gateway, then construction area. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Hunslet
Low Road and Pavillion Picture House in Hunslet. Built on land previously Organ yard, lying between number 49 and the Wellington Public House. Pictured in September 1915. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. May 1913
Junction of Jack Lane and Dewsbury Road in Hunslet. To left of Jack Lane Inn is the English Meat Co shop. There are old posters and bills on the empty shop, including one for Hunslet Carnival. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Hyde Park
Hyde Park corner at the junction of Headingley Lane and Hyde Park Road. Maypole Dairy Co. can be seen with two shop keepers in the Doorway. Next door is Lipton grocers, known then as provision dealers. Pictured in January 1915. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net