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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An artists drawing of proposed Art Gallery Frontage in November 1936 . | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Civic Hall looking from St James Street with rear entrance and slip road visible on the left. Pictured in December 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Open air courtyard inside Municipal Buildings in December 1936. When the buildings were opened in 1884 they housed the Civic offices along with the Library, Art gallery and Police department. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The corner of Calverley Street and Great George Street. This photo from December 1936 was taken for an assessment of air raid precautions. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Leeds Corporation offices for payment of gas, water electric and rates accounts To the left is Chariot Street, Park Street is on the right with parked vehicles. Pictured in December 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Plan of sites for sale and sites sold around Westgate in October 1936. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net