14 photo gems take you back to Leeds city centre in 1934

This photo gallery provides a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds city centre in the mid 1930s.

They turn back the clock to 1934 and bring in to focus landmarks such as City Square, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Civic Hall as well as well travelled shopping streets and roads including The Headrow and Vicar Lane. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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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