They turn back the clock to 1928 and bring into focus a range of familiar landmarks in the heart of the city and look at the events and stories dominating debate during the year. It was a 12 months which featured Civic Week, seven days of celebrations centred around civic spirit and pride. During the week, City Square hosted daily concerts by the Leeds City Police Band. This collection of 12 images is 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel 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
Malt Mill yard off the Lowerhead Row. Looking north, straight ahead, is number 7. There are shutters at the lower window and broken panes of glass in the upper one. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Malt Mill Yard off the Lowerhead Row looking south towards the Lowerhead Row. The first door on the right is the entrance to the former Old Malt Mill inn. A small sign is still just visible over the door. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
On the left is New York Road. Regent Street is to the right where the Melborne Brewery can be seen. It was founded in 1846 by Dickenson and Co. It passed through a series of owners until being taken over by the Melborne Brewery. Pictured in November 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
This view from November 1928 shows surplus land at the corner of New York Road, left, and Regent Street, right. The building on the left is beleived to be a clothing factory, possibly that of Cohen and Wilks Ltd. In the background on the right is Melbourne Brewery. A gas lamp is seen in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Hoardings around site of Leeds Permanent Building Society looking from Guildford Street, later renamed The Headrow. Adverts can be seen for the Rialto Cinema which stood on Briggate on the site now occupied by Marks and Spencer Store, as well as various brands such as Cadbury's, Nestles and Heinz | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
A postcard view of City Square showing the War Memorial and Majestic Cinema. | Artemis, Leeds City Council Photo: Artemis, Leeds City Council