A vast array of landmarks and familiar streets are featured in this gallery of memories with Briggate, Kirkgate, The Headrow, Cookridge Street, Boar Lane and Park Row all in focus. It proved to be a decade of progress and change with the Civic Hall opened by George V, the BBC opening Broadcasting House on Woodhouse Lane and the take off of commercial flights from Leeds Bradford Airport. These photos are published courtesy of Mr. K. S. Wheelan, The Thoresby Society as well as 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
13. Leeds city centre
H. Samuel, jewellers on Briggate in February 1938. On the left, just visible, is Ciro Pearls Lts with entrance to Dodsworth Court and 'Fifty shilling tailors' on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
The Paramount cinema which opened in February 1932. It seated 2,590 people and changed its name to Odeon in 1940. The films advertised are Maurice Chevalier in the smiling Lieutenant and Marlene Dietrich in Dishonoured. Other entertainment included live acts on stage, the Paramount Symphony Orchestra and a Wurlitzer Organ played by Rex O`Grady. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
The railway bridge over Duke Street in February 1934. To the left, through the viaduct is York Stree which can be seen the premises of Frazer Brothers, wholesale clothiers. Through the right hand side of the viaduct is the lower window of the Lloyds Arms pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
The electricity showrooms on The Headrow in February 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
The premises of Lavenir Ltd, gown specialists on The Headrow in February 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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