They turn back the clock to 1904 and bring into focus landmarks such as Swinegate, Bond Street, Duncan Street and Briggate. They also showcase an age of innocence with the main image of 12 photos featured in the gallery showing young children looking at the camera. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Leeds city centre
Duncan Street and Central Road prior to demolition for Street widening. the Central Market Hotel (McQuat Brothers) is on the corner with a lamp on the wall. Pictured in February 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Leeds city centre
Guildford Street Improvement in September 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Leeds city centre
Derelict property in Mercury Office Yard (off Duncan Street and Briggate), showing former premises of Herbert Carter, plumber. Pictured in March 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Leeds city centre
Taken in October 1904, no17 Swinegate former premises of Mark Wood, rag merchant. This building was situated just before the junction with Tenter Lane. To the left is a fenced off area of uncleared land also to the right. A wall topped with railings separates premises from the road. This was part of the Swinegate, Sovereign Street improvements. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Leeds city centre
Former premises of Mark Wood, rag merchant, number 17 Swinegate. Partly demolished building, near the junction with Tenter Lane. Pictured in October 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Leeds city centre
In main view is number 22 Bond Street, premises of Manchester Fire Office. Corner of Y.M.C.A can be seen on right of photo with Bond Passage separating the two buildings. Pictured in December 1904. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


