Leeds Civic Week was held in September 1928 to take pride in their communities and to celebrate achievements made in industry, education and public services. The week incorporated a city-wide programme of events including young people's rallies, open days at industrial premises, schools and colleges and municipal departments, and processions through the city centre. This gallery showcases photos from Leeds Civic Week as well as other aspects of life across the city during the year. 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: Amazing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1920s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALAGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds in 1928
A view looks across from the end of Upperhead Row onto Guildford Street. The street decorated with garlands and flags for the Civic Week celebrations. On the left are Campbells House Furnishers and Shiphams clothiers at the entrance to the Victoria Arcade. The Guildford Hotel can be seen moving back with the Nag's Head visible on the right edge. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds in 1928
A view of properties in Back Virginia Street looking from the direction of Prussia Street to Virginia Cross Street. Back Virginia Street is situated between Virginia Street and Nelson Street. These partially demolished brick houses are on two storeys with old, multi-paned windows. There were several arched entrances to passageways accessing Nelson Street but only two remain in this image. The building seen at the end is in front of the Black Swan public house which is located at number 90 Vicar Lane. Pictured in July 1928. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds in 1928
This view looks along Albion Street which has been decked with garlands and flags to celebrate Civic Week. Trellis panels are suspended over the street and are surrounded by flags including the national flags of Germany, France, Japan and England. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds in 1928
A photograph of a shop window display, Special Display "Keystone" Hosiery at M.C.Hitchens and Sons in Leeds city centre in May 1928. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
5. Leeds in 1928
A view looks down Upperhead Row which has been decorated for Civic Week celebrations. On the left are the premises of Allpass and Co.,Home Furnishers. On the right is Everleigh Bishop, jewellers, then Louis McKennell, tailors. Flags, garlands and bunting hang across the street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds in 1928
Kirkgate became the Chinatown of Leeds during Civic Week. Pagoda style arches span the street and are decorated with lions and dragons. Lanterns hang across shop fronts and over the street which is busy with people and traffic. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net