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

25. Burley
This view shows the back of 179 Belle Vue Road in oc tobere 1919, seen from Rosebank Road. A ginnel leads up between the houses, and the road is paved with stone sets. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

26. Belle Isle
A view of Belle Vue Avenue in October 1919, showing the back of Belle Vue House in the centre, with windows below street level, an outside water tank, iron railings and an arched window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

27. Leeds city centre
This section of Albion Place from Lands Lane to Briggate was completed in 1904. To the left, on Briggate is Nicholes Shirt house and Bishop Eveleigh, silversmiths. Pictured in June 1915. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

28. Leeds city centre
A view of entrance to the Art Gallery in Leeds city centre in September 1912. Exhibits can be seen in glass case | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

29. Beeston
The junction of Ashley Place and Beeston Road. A surveyor with measuring rod, stands next to gas lamp. Piictured in March 1910. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

30. Burmantofts
Branch of Leeds Industrial Co-Operative Society (L.I.C.S) at junction of Burmantofts Street and Grimston Street. Posters on the side wall give details of meetings and concerts in the people's Hall, number 10 Albion Street, head offices of L.I.C.S. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


