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

43. March 1911
The construction of Kirkstall Bridge. The Bridge Inn has temporary fence around the entrance. To the right is a tannery building, business of John G.Mohun and sons. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

44. Yeadon
Demonstration on the steps of Yeadon Town Hall against a lock out of workers instigated by local mill owners. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

45. Leeds
A plan of unhealthy areas of Leeds. It is dated 1889-1890 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

46. Roundhay Park
One of two large boathouses built on northern tip of Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park. In its hey-day it could accommodate 150 boats. In the late 1980s a second storey was built onto the boathouse and converted to the Lakeside Cafe. Pictured in 1911. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

47. Roundhay Park
This bandstand, octagonal in shape, was located between Middle Walk and the Carriage Drive in Roundhay Park. It was raised to give a good view to crowds, as seen here, who flocked to listen to the regular Sunday concerts. Pictured in 1911. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

48. Chapeltown
Chapeltown Cavalry Baracks and what appears to be the parade ground. Leeds Rifles used the old riding school & parade ground for 80 years until they transferred to Harewood Barracks in 1967. These barracks were demolished in 1988. Pictured in 1916. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


