They turn back the clock to Leeds in 1932 and feature a particular focus on how a city let its hair down. In focus is the Majestic Cinema and Ballroom on City Square. It seated 2,500 people, with the ballroom opening for afternoon tea dances and evening dances. The War Memorial, in the foreground, was resited on The Headrow by 1938. The photo is one of 12 gems which bring to life a year which saw the curtain come up for the first time at The Paramount Cinema in the city centre. 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: Leeds in 1933 – Memories from the year King George V opened the Civic Hall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up to free news and sport emails
7. Leeds in 1932
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1932. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1932
A view from junction of New Briggate with Merrion Street showing the recently completed business premises on the south side of Merrion Street. The bottom floor of the building on the corner is home to Better Repairs Ltd boot and shoe repairs. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1932
Group portrait of Knostrop Sewerage Committee pictured in July 1932 with four lady members. In photographs taken from the 1920s, long serving members of the committee can be recognized. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1932
A view looking from junction of The Headrow with Briggate onto the Lewis's store which was in the process of construction. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1932
New York Road, looking towards Mabgate. Regent Street is at the left edge, then the white building is a corner of the Yorkshire Penny Bank, Circus branch, with Mabgate to the right of it. The continuation of New York Road is straight ahead. Pictured in June 1932. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1932
Cashdisia Stores on corner of Vicar Lane with Queen Victoria Street ( now the site of Victoria Quarter ). County Arcade can be seen. Pictured in June 1932. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net