The 1920s saw the construction of the Crossgates estate while the train station provided a well used transport link for residents commuting to the heart of Leeds or York. These wonderful photos capture the essence of the town during the decade with local landmarks, well travelled streets as well as shops and attractions. 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Crossgates in the 1920s
A view looking east along Cross Gates Road, showing semi-detached houses on the right numbered in ascending order from 8 on the far right. Open countryside is to the left. A rapid tramway track runs parallel to the road. Pictured in July 1921. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Crossagtes in the 1920s
Bridge over Leeds-Wetherby line, house on right is number 170 Austhorpe Road. The Wetherby line, now disused, has just split from the Leeds-York line, out of view to the left. Pictured in September 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Crossgates in the 1920s
The pavilion in Cross Gates Recreation ground. Houses on Park Avenue visible behind. Pictured in March 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates in the 1920s
Pre-fabricated houses under construction on the Cross Gates estate in June 1921. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net