They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade which saw the first council houses were built in Leeds. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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. CHANGING LEEDS: City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. September 1926
The opening ceremony of Civic Week held at the Town Hall. It was organised to allow Leeds residents to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. September 1926
Another photo from Civic Week. In this view, Trinity Street can be seen. Entered through an evegreen arch, the street is decked with bunting and busy with people. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. July 1922
This photo shows a carnival float pictured on the Yeadon High Street. The word 'Blessing' can be seen on the banner on the side of the float. Represented on the float is a working class family in their living room. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. February 1922
A close up of the entrance to the Chained Bull Hotel on Harrogate Road. John Griffiths is named as the licensee. A new Chained Bull hotel was in the process of being built at the time, just behind this one. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. 1928
View looks from the west onto Temple Newsam House and grounds. A marquee has been set up within the grounds. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. November 1928
Cookridge Street Baths in Leeds city centre. The site is now part of Millennium Square. This view shows central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. Separate entrances for men on the right, and women on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net