This photo was taken at 8.25am on Briggate on Wednesday, March 16, 1938. Shops dominate the street scene with tram stops and steps leading down to lavatories also in focus. Several people walk past the camera as a tram passes by with a horse and cart visible loaded with wooden barrels. It is one of 20 images celebrating a year in the life of Leeds and its residents at the back end of the 1930s. It was a 12 months which featured work completed on Central Bus Station. These 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Leeds in 1938
Central Bus Station from St.Peter's Street as it was nearing completion in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1938
Central Bus Station, view of bus stands as the construction work near completion. Leeds Parish Church can be seen, on the right, part of the roof of Kirkgate Market building Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1938
Shops on Boar Lane in June 1938. Pictured, from left are Singer Sewing Machines, Tetley Tobacconists and Taylors Chemist. Above Taylor's is a ladies hairdressing salon. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1938
The corner of Church Lane and Kirkgate in April 1938, showing new paving stones. Railway embankment in the background is covered with gravestones. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1938
The entrance to the News Theatre on City Square which was under construction in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1938
The Leeds Speedway Track pictured in June 1938. The first Speedway event was held here on October 14, 1928. The circuit was 402 yards (367 metres) It was a popular facility, crowds of 10,000 to 12,000 would watch the motor-bike riders. The track was on Elland Road next to the Leeds United football ground. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net