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
7. Leeds city centre
View along King Edward Street - towards Vicar Lane in July 1934. A car is in the foreground, Cross Arcade, Stephensons' drapers, Collinsons Cafe & King Edward Wine Stores are shown. Pedestrians are on the street. The Indoor Markets building is visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
View from York Street under viaduct (Church Lane) towards Kirkgate and Leeds Parish Church in the background. To the left on the banking of the viaduct are horizontal gravestones with a stone wall between them and the pavement. On the right is a car parking area. Large advertising boarding reads Parking 6d per day. Pictured in June 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Looking across junction with New Briggate, Odeon Cinema on right. Lewis's store, then one of the largest to be built in the North of England. Work began in 1930, it was opened in September 1932 but was not completed until 1939, when three more floors had been added. On front of store is an appeal for funds for Leeds General Infirmary. Leeds Town Hall can be seen on the left. Pictured in July 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
A view looking from rear of Leeds Civic Hall across St. James Street towards Portland Gate in April 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Off Little Queen Street, houses classed as being in an unhealthy area. A bicycle is in view, washing lines and on the right, block of outside toilets. Pictured in August 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Located off Little Queen Street, housing classed as being in an unhealthy area. On varying levels and of different sizes, some dwellings with basement areas, others with stone steps to front doors. To the left, dustbins can be seen. Pictured in August 1934. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net