They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade which saw the first council houses were built in Leeds. This gallery features city centre landmarks as well as mem ories from the suburbs including Armley, Moortown, Horsforth, Yeadon and Hunslet. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leylands
April 1928 and in focus is a row of derelict houses on Concord Street featuring a property whose gable end has several advertising signs. They would all be demolished in the 1930s and in 1952 Leylands Road would be built on the site, running at right angles to Concord Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in the 1920s
Commercial Street in December 1922. This photo shows the premises of John Wales Smith and Sons Ltd., a tailor, then Alexander Hasse, fine art dealer. Also visible is Madame Darling, Ltd. ladies costumier. This is housed in Trinity House on the corner of Trinity Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The old premises of H & D Hart milliner and furriers on Briggate pictured in August 1925. Harts re-located to 116 Briggate to make way for the Paramount Cinema which opened in 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates
Cross Gates Recreation ground in March 1927. Houses on Park Avenue are visible behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley
Becketts Park pavilion pictured in June 1927. The estate was once part of Kirkstall Abbey property. The Beckett family bought the land in 1834 and renamed it Kirkstall Grange. In 1908 Lord Grimthorpe sold the estate to the city of Leeds who opened a college on the site. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Sheepscar
Appleyard petrol station and garage at Sheepscar in February 1928. The company was founded by John Ernest Appleyard, who opened his first business in Park Row in 1919. The North Street Garage opened in October 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net