Briggate, Wellington Street, The Headrow, East Parade, Woodhouse Lane, Albion Place and Swinegate are all featured in this wonderful collection of photos which focus on your city centre in 1948. The images provide a fascinating insight into the daily hustle and bustle of life during the year. 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. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Plans for the proposed light industrial estate on Westgate in July 1948. The Victorian Mills, Wellington Bridge and Coronet House are all listed. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Woodhouse Lane in July 1948. This is between the junctions with Cookridge Street and Portland Crescent. To the left at no 65 is Weavers shirtmakers, and no 71 is just visible of Fred Hutchinson the picture framers. The two main shop fronts in the photo show a toy and goods shop with the name Phil Kaye in the window. At no 67, there are books and pamphlets in the window and a sign saying Read The Daily Worker , Young Communist League, in the first floor window is a sign which reads The Communist Party Leeds City Committee. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1948
This view looking towards East Street, turning to the left, and Crown Point Road, to the right, from Marsh Lane roundabout, seen on the right. The road where the photographer is standing joined Duke Street with Crown Point Road but does not appear to be named on any map. Tunstalls Rock Asphalte Co. Ltd. and Pointings Ltd., automobile engineers, can be seen on Crown Point Road, while to the left, on East Street, is Homan & Richardson (engineers) and Hopkinson's pianos. Pictured in September 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1948
This photo looks east across the car park to Merrion Street and Wade Lane, showing cars, small vans and two coaches. In the background is an advertising hoarding for Goodyear Tyres and Charles Crowther's Auction Rooms. The tower of St. John's Church is just visible. On the right is Arthur English Ltd., (Electrical), and Star Agency Co. Ltd., (button importers). A streetlamp and road junction sign are in the foreground. Pictured in March 1948. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in 1948
St. John's church on Merrion Street in June 1948. The gardens are also visible and have neat and tidy boarders. A sun dial can be seen in the centre of the garden. People are visible sat around the edges of the garden on benches. Bushes and trees can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Looking east, down onto car park, towards Merrion Street and Wade Lane in Match 1948. The car park is full of cars and coaches. The terraced property on the left is Back Rockingham Street, which has a hoarding for Atlas Lamps. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net