These evocative photos capture a snapshot of the daily hustle and bustle and sense of a city on the move. They turn back the clock to 1943 and showcase how the Central Bus Station was a busy hub for thousands of passengers going about their daily business. These photos were taken five years after Leeds Central Bus Station was first opened. It was built at the same time and in the same style as neighbouring Quarry Hill Flats. These images, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, provide a fascinating look at life at the station where passengers queued patiently for their ride home. READ MORE: 15 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds in the 1940s 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 Central Bus Station
General View of Central Bus Station with St. Peters church in the background. Stands A, B and C in view. Several buses in view together with pedestrians in queues and walking. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds Central Bus Station
Stand B at Central Bus Station. Pedestrians queueing and crossing road. A bus is parked to the left. In the background is St. Peter's Church, Kirkgate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds Central Bus Station
High angle view of Central Bus Station with slaughterhouse and meat market behind. St. Peter's Church visible on left. Buses with adverts for the Co-op and Ramsdens beer. People waiting in queues. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds Central Bus Station
Elevated view showing Central Bus Station with St. Peter's Church, meat market and slaughterhouse in background. Various stands and Morley's newsagent on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net