These intriguing photos capture a snapshot of life around Leeds city centre in the mid 1930s. They turn back the clock to 1936 and bring into focus a range of street scenes and familiar landmarks as well as haunting faces looking at the camera lens. 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: 16 of the best photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1930 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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A rear view of Education dept. offices on Great George Street in December 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Education Department looking from Great George Street pictured in December 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Tram stops on Vicar Lane, the Corn Exchange can be seen on the right, in November 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Education department building on corner of Great George Street with Calverley Street in December 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Advertising hoardings on Wellington Street in August 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Wellington Street in October 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


