They turn the spotlight of life in the city centre during 1951, a 12 months which feature landmarks which remain part of the cityscape to this day. 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
13. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Royal Exchange Building on Park Row next to Boar Lane . Shops in view left to right are Albert Cowling wine lodge, Melindon fabric specialists, above which is Cosmetique hairdressers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Dark Arches on Neville Street in January 1951. Bridge has steel girders and a concrete road running over River Aire. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in 1951
The south west side of The Headrow, at the junction with Albion Street pictured in May 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre in 1951
King Street at the junction with Back York Place in November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in 1951
Double-fronted shop Tapps (Tapp and Toothill) shop fitters and office stationers on King Street featured in this photo from November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in 1951
The Black Bull Hotel on Hunslet Road pictured in June 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net