They turn back the clock to 1950 and take you down Bond Street, Boar Lane, Commercial Street and The Headrow to showcase shops, pubs and restaurants. The gallery also features a range of well known landmarks including St. Peter's Church on Kirkgate. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook 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
The south side of Park Lane pictured in June 1950. Premises in focus are C. Kershaw, nurseryman; Muscroft & Co. Ltd., wines and spirits; Office Supplies (Northern) Ltd.and P. Godlove, tailor. Pedestrians and a parked car are in front of the shops, which have two ladders propped against them. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The south side of Park Lane in June 1950. The premises are; number 59, C. Kershaw, nurseryman; number 61, Muscroft & Co. Ltd., wines and spirits; number 63, Office Supplies (Northern) Ltd; number 65, P. Godlove, tailor. A car and a handcart are in front. Pedestrians can be seen, as can a ladder against Godlove's wall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1950
The North Eastern Hotel on Catherine Street, at the junction with Cross Catherine Street. The hotel's sign advertises 'Kirkstall Ales'. Another advertisement for 'Mercer's Meat Stout' can be seen. Pictured in September 1950. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
10. Leeds city centre
St. Peter's Church on Kirkgate. On the opposite side of the road is a park with circular flower beds behind metal railings. Pictured in April 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
The North Eastern Hotel on Catherine Street, at the junction with Cross Catherine Street. The hotel's sign advertises 'Kirkstall Ales'. Pictured in September 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Cankerwell Lane pictured in September 1950. A faded, painted sign on the wall would have read 'Adolph Scott & Co, Cigar Manufacturers'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net