They focus on 1929, a year which saw the city score a hole-in-one as golf's greatest players headed to Leeds to play in the Ryder Cup – the first time it was hosted in Europe. It was also a 12 months which featured the official opening of Leeds Central Library after reorganisation. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 43 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 1929
The Commercial Hotel at the junction of The Headrow and Albion Street. Pictured in August 1929. It was to be demolished for widening and rebuilding this portion of the Headrow. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1929
A derelict brick building with a large wooden gate, with graffitti on. The building is called Portland Gate. In the foreground lies some waste ground. To the left are some more derelict buildings. To the right is a wooden fence and wooden gate. Pictured in August 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1929
The entrance to a green gem in July 1929 - Roundhay Park. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1929
Just visible is Burtons on corner of The Headrow in July 1929. Shops closed down prior to the building of the Lewis's building which was opened on September 17, 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1929
Shops along Merrion Street can be seen running from right to left in this photo from June 1929. The building to the right of the photo is the Victoria Club. 51c New Briggate, now Nash's Fish Restaurant. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1929
Woodhouse Lane in August 1929. On the left is the junction with Back Rockingham Street. Next, moving to the right is the premises of Pointing Ltd, motor car agents and dealers in Scott motor cycles. Then and occupying the upper floors, is Womersley and Co Ltd bazaar fitters and suppliers of marquees, awnings, ballroom decorations. It is followed by William Primley, tailors shop. Next is Miss Elsie Morris, milliner. The Albion Brewery is on the right. After this property was demolished the site was used for a static water tank during the war years. It is now part of the Merrion Centre. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net