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
13. Leeds city centre
The junction of Park Row and Boar Lane in January 1950. The premises shown are, from left; Cosmetique (Leeds) Ltd., hairdressers; King's Cleaners & Dyers. Above are the offices of the Automobile Association. The building is The Royal Exchange Chambers, and has ornamental carving and statues on it. Along Boar Lane the Wine Lodge public house is visible. There are trams and lorries on the road, which has tram tracks and overhead power lines. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
A view looking west along Commercial Street, showing a branch of W.H. Smith and Son, booksellers, librarians, newsagents and stationers. The entrances have shutters drawn, next to which are small window displays. A notice on the wall states that this branch is a lending library. To the left, at number 18 are the ornate gates of Leeds Library (private). Next door is E. Barrows and Son, boot and shoe retailers. Note classical proportions and detailing of the building. Pictured in March 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
This view shows buildings which once formed part of the Third White Cloth Hall, now Grade II listed. Assembly Street is on the left of the image, with Crown Street leading off to the right. The three storey brick built works of Regent Ltd (printers) is in the centre, on the left side of which is E. Orfords garage and Car salesroom and Raine Bros. plumbers merchants on the right. Pictured in May 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net