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

19. Leeds city centre
This photo from March 1910 shows a passage from Call Lane leading to New Market Street prior to improvement. Empty business premises which were formerly on left are cash Boot Co; James Skelton, saddlers and on corner was F. Willey, tool dealer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

20. Leeds city centre
Extension to Calverley Street at junction with Fenton Street, on the left. Pictured in August 1914. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21. Woodhouse
A view from Woodhouse Street, which is cobbled and has tram lines, looking towards Cliff Road on the left, Woodhouse Cliff and an unnamed road forming a triangle. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22. Hunslet
The junction of Jack Lane and Dewsbury Road in Hunslet. Building on left with ladder is the Parkfield Hotel. Pictured in May 1913. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23. Hunslet
The junction of Dewsbury Road and Jack Lane in June 1914. The empty shop on the corner has a 'To be Let' notice in the window. There is a public house next door with a large ornate lamp hanging above the entrance. Next door is a butchers shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

24. Bramley
Back of houses on Lower Town Street in June 1915. In the foreground is a plot of land for sale. To the right can just be seen part of the Sanitas Steam Laundry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


