A vast array of city centre landmarks ranging from Leeds General Infirmary and Kirkgate Market are featured in this collection of postcards which date from 1900 onwards. Also in focus are familiar city centre streets such as Boar Lane, Park Row, Commercial Street, Kirkgate, Briggate and Vicar Lane. The postcards are published courtesy of Artemis whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 16 amazing photos showcase life in Leeds during the 1890s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. City Square
City Square dating from around the early 20th century. The Black Prince statue is seen on the left. In the background are part of the Mill Hill Chapel, left, and the Royal Exchange Chambers, centre, and part of the London Joint City & Midland Bank (right). Boar Lane is on the right from where three trams are emerging. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
14. Commercial Street
Looking east along Commercial Street circa early 1900s. Richard Jackson, bookseller, at no. 16-17 is on the left with the striped awning. The building on the right is advertising an exhibition of work by French Classicist painter Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
15. Corn Exchange
Some of the traders are advertised in the windows, namely W.L. Kirby Ltd., millers, Hull & Barnsley Railway & Dock Company, T. Williams & Son, hop merchants and Bentleys Yorkshire Breweries Ltd. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
16. Leeds General Infirmary
The old buildings of Leeds General Infirmary on Great George Street. The first General Infirmary in Leeds was built on Infirmary Street in 1768-71, replacing temporary premises at William Hey's house on Kirkgate which had been used since 1767. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
17. Grand Pygmalion
The Grand Pygmalion at the junction of Boar Lane, left, and Trinity Street. This was an early department store run by Alexander Monteith of Monteith, Hamilton & Monteith Ltd., built in 1888. It was advertised as being 'the most complete general drapers and house furnishers in Yorkshire'. After Alexander's son John retired in 1927 the shop was sold; it later became the site of C&A. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council
18. Leeds Parish Church
Inside Leeds Parish Church, St. Peter's, looking towards the altar. This church, designed by Robert Chantrell and built in 1838-41, was probably the fourth church to occupy the site on Kirkgate, where a church has stood since at least the 8th or 9th century. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council