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

13. Leeds city centre
Briggate showing several trams, including in the centre no.403, on route 1 to Headingley. Just visible on the left is the Imperial Hotel, then J. Lyons & Co. Ltd., teashop, and in the centre background, mostly hidden behind trams, Marks & Spencer. Pictured in July 1948. | Tramway Museum Society Photo: Tramway Museum Society

14. Leeds city centre
The Yorkshire Post office at the junction of Albion Street and Bond Street in April 1948. | YPN Photo: YPN



17. Leeds city centre
Infirmary Street and East Parade junction in April 1948. | YPN Photo: YPN



