This gallery turns back the clock to 1932 and brings into focus a range of landmarks and street scenes including The Headrow, Lower Briggate, Boar Lane, Vicar Lane and City Square. 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
The Headrow in September 1932.Road widening is in progress. On left is no 125 Withy Grove Stores Ltd office furniture dealers. Tram in road under roof sign 'Mosleys' rent collectors' to the right, outline of Oxford Place chapel. Leeds Town Hall to the centre - designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, opened in 1858 by Queen Victoria. Then, municipal buildings, designed by George Corson, opened 1884 as administration centre for Leeds corporation - now Leeds Central Library and Art Gallery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Call Lane before demolition in September 1932. Fred Verity and Son Ironmongers on the left with the Hope and Anchor Public House on the right which at the time was run by Samuel Birkby. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Looking down Lower Briggate before demolition down to Leeds Bridge in October 1932. in focus is Fred Verity and son Ironmongers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The junction of Lower Briggate and Call Lane in October 1932. Fred Verity and son Ironmongers listed as been 174-178 Briggate and 60-68 Call Lane. Sign on side of property advertising 'Garage at top of street' which is listed as been owned by fred Verity and son in the Kellys 1932 Directory of Leeds. On opposite side of road is the Hope and Anchor Public House, then Pitfall Street then Tom Langton Builders merchants. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
This photo from October 1932 shows Fred Verity and Son Ironmongers on Lower Briggate 174-178 Briggate. Merchandise is seen clearly in window such as bread bin and pots and pans. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
The junction with Cookridge Street. Road widening in progress. Leeds Town Hall designed by Cuthbert Brodrick was opened in 1858 by Queen Victoria. Her statue, which can be seen in centre was removed to Woodhouse Moor. To the right, the Municipal Buildings designed by George Corson and opened 1884 to provide an administration centre for Leeds. Now it is Leeds Central Library and Art Gallery. Tram lines running across centre of photo from October 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net