They provide a fascinating slice of life around the city before the horrors of the First World War unfolded. Landmarks and city centre scenes all fall under the spotlight as well as life in the suburbs including Beeston, Oakwood Sheepscar and Killingbeck. 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: 16 evocative photos showcase a corner of Leeds which time forgot LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Killingbeck
Inside the new temporary Smallpox isolation ward under construction in August 1914, on a separate site to Killingbeck Smallpox Hospital. It was a single ward, built at the same time as the main hospital was converted to treat patients suffering from Tuberculosis (the hospital was originally opened in 1904 for the treatment of Smallpox, and after conversion became known as Killingbeck Sanatorium). This was in response to the National Health Insurance Act of 1911. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Another photo taken during the extension to Calverley Street. This view looks towards Great George Street from St. James Street area. Brick surface being laid for road, workmen with wheelbarrows. Pictured in July 1914. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
This photo from June 1914 was taken down and to the right of what is now the entrance to the Martin wing at Leeds General Infirmary. On the right the entrance to Sunny Bank Street, then the end of the Isolation Block, then Thoresby Street. Beyond Thoresby Street the Outpatients Hall and the tip of the Corson ward block at the front of the hospital can be seen. Large building left of centre with two ornate gable spires is Oxford Place Chapel. The roof to the left is a baptist Chapel which stood on the intersection of Sunny Bank Street and St. James's Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
A view looking along St. James's Street in June 1914. The junction with Sunny Bank Street can be seen to the right followed by the Isolation Block of Leeds General Infirmary, then the junction with Thoresby Street. The line of terrace houses is Portland Street, the cleared ground was previously Bentinck Street, Greens Yard and Portland Court. Large building slightly left of centre with two ornate gable spires is Oxford Place Chapel. The buildings to the right are part of Leeds General Infirmary. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
Extendsion of Calverley Street, view of construction site, where road surfacing is taking place. Workmen, tools and materials can be seen. Pictured in October 1914. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1914
A 6 ward map of city of Leeds. Pictured in July 1914 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net