They turn back the clock to the 1920s and bring into focus local landmarks, shops and the rise of a new housing estate for the community, 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Armley in the 1920s
The Lady Mayoress, Ella Lupton, is giving out Christmas Tree presents at Wyther Home For Sick Babies, formerly Wyther House, located at the junction of Armley Ridge Road and Cockshott Lane. Some of the toddlers have received rattles and the tiny child at the front has a skipping rope. Pictured in December 1926. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1920s
Armley Road showing junction with Well Garth Place. Numbers 167 to 173 in view. Outside number 169 owned by Simpson Larner, labourer are a group of people. A spade and jacket can be seen by the window of number 171. On the road a handcart with ladders and a bucket is in front of number 169 and on the corner with Well Garth Place a mounting block is by the wall. Pictured in February 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1920s
A view from Armley Road looking up Crab Lane. Tram stop directly opposite and tramlines clear in the road. On Crab Lane 'The Armley Fruit Stores' can be seen, owned by Joseph Atkinson, fruitier. Next door is the Wall End Household Stores and on the corner is Joseph Ing, saddler. Painted signs on the Armley Fruit Stores saying 'Quality and value' and 'Note the Price' Pictured in April 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in the 1920s
Armley Road looking away from Low Moor Side towards junction with Branch Road. Building in the foreground is the Armley District Poor Rate office and also housed the Leeds Overseers Office (Armley District) both had John Hunter as collector. Above the door the building is dated 1891 and says Rate Office. The sign on the lamppost to the right states 'To the baths'. Pictured in April 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net