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
14. Leeds in 1929
Wasteland on Merrion Street, where a building has been demolished. In main view is the side of the Victoria Club, 51c, New Briggate - now Nash's Fish Restaurant. Shops along Merrion Street are; Parker and Co, Cabinet Makers, Brownfoot and Son, Venetian Blind Makers, Solomon Wolfson, furniture dealer. Pictured in July 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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