15 of the finest photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1947

These wonderful photos capture a city centre at work rest and play.

They turn back the clock to 1947 and bring into a focus a range of landmarks at the heart of Leeds. They range from the Odeon cinema and Griffin Hotel through to Majestic Picture House and the The Standard Life Assurance Buildings. Much-loved well-travelled streets are also featured including The Headrow, Park Square, Boar Lane and Cookridge Street. 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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