They turn on the spotlight on a decade which saw the city's thriving textile industry prove invaluable to the war effort. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. May 1937
Thrift Stores which was at number 370 Oakwood Lane with Mitton's, Newsagent and Tobacconist on the left at junction with Amberton Approach. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. July 1939
An underground air raid shelter disguised as flower beds in garden of Dalton Avenue in Beeston. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. June 1938
Air raid shelter, located to the back of Leeds Civic Hall. Steps to underground shelter, with a man inside. The door to the shelter is on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. July 1939
A.R.P. (Air Raid Precaution) rescue party stand on the back of a Bedford truck, equipped with ladders, rope and other rescue equipment. The men are dressed in protective clothing with tin hats and gas mask bags. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. 1936 or 1938
Customers of the Claremont Hotel at Holbeck were headng to London on a Leeds Mercury trip. | jpimedia
24. January 1936
Famous billiards player Melbourne Inman watches his opponent, Sydney Smith, making a break in the Gold Cup sealed handicap billiard competition in Leeds. | jpimedia