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

25. November 1938
Soldiers march past the Leeds Rifles war memorial on Kirkgate on Armistice Day 1938. | jpimedia

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