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
7. Leeds city centre
The Headrow and Town Hall pictured in September 1947. | YPN Photo: YPN
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The Headrow in July 1947 with a vacant site opposite Schofields. | YPN Photo: YPN
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The old Leeds Town Hall Light Orchestra on stage at Leeds Town Hall in 1947. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Looking north on George Street in October 1947, showing the following properties; number 5, not known; number 7 is derelict; numbers 9 to 11, Holdswoth's coffee and cocoa house; number 15 is derelict; number 21, L. Newman, paper bag manufacturer; number 25, G. Thompson, fruitier. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net