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
13. Leeds city centre
Garage premises of Rowland Winn Ltd. at number 62A Woodhouse Lane at the junction with St. Columba Street, seen far left. The company had the main dealership for Vauxhall-Bedford in Leeds. They also had premises on the opposite side of Woodhouse Lane next to the junction with Vernon Street. Pictured in October 1947. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
The east side of North Street in November 1947 showing Browns Yard, St.Lukes Street and 'Bloomfields Bakery'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
An exhibition of the work of 27 council departments in September 1947. It was held in an unfurnished store on Briggate. A display of greenery and flags, tented ceiling decoration. In view, featured topic NALGO union which many council workers joined. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The state of the interior of Union Street baths and washhouse on Cookridge Street in September 1947. A large building contains a smaller wooden one. In front is a large mirror, a set of upright scales and a sunken tiled bath. A sign above the scales warns customers of the consequences of 'indecent behaviour' | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net