They provide a wonderful perspective of the changes and challenges faced residents of the city during the decade. Landmarks in Leeds city centre are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Burley, Chapel Allerton, Armley, Moortown and Harehills all in focus. 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? LOV E NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Cookridge Street Baths in November 1928. Also known as the Oriental and General baths, they were designed by Cuthbert Brodrick cost £13,000 and were opened in 1867. With some alterations in 1882, they remained in use until finally closing and being demolished in the late 1960s. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
Albion Street in July 1927. Pictured are R.H. White, opticians. Upper floors occupied by various companies, logos on window for 'Brotherton Topham Estates and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt collectors', 'Arthur Pinder, Motor Assessor'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Burley
Burley Street in October 1928. Shop and house, premises of F and H Tomlin, confectioners. 'Bovril' poster on wall. On the left, row of shops, to the right, junction with St. Andrews Street. Broad cobbled road with tramlines. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hunslet
The Baptist Tabernacle on Low Road in October 1929. Established 1836, a brick building with plastered front and porch. This is the oldest non-conformist chapel in Leeds still being used for worship. It is a grade II listed building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Armley
Armley Road at the junction with Crab Lane in February 1929. A man is outside the entrance to 'Taxis for hire', owned by Jack Naylor. Tram stop on the corner with sign on lamp post stating 'Tramway fare Stage'. Cobbled road with tramlines along Armley Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Armley
Two retail premises on Botany Bay Place at the junction of Canal Road in April 1923. The premises on the right is Charles Coakley hairdresser and on the left is Moran Valentine Confectioners. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net