They showcase the news stories making the headlines around the town in the 1920s as well as providing a fascinating bird’s eye view of landmarks and streets during a time mills and quarries dominated the landscape. The photos are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Morley in the 1920s
This photo was taken in Queen Street by the old Post Office and fent warehouse. It shows the Civic procession returning to the Town Hall after the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial in Scatcherd Park. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive