They turn back the clock a century to the last 20s and showcase a community with trade, industry and hard work helping to pump its beating heart. The images also feature garages, shops and pubs which provided work, rest and play for locals. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown, Little London and Sheepscar LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
![The Old Guard House on Barrack Road in December 1926. Net curtains in windows. Sign for J F Allanson, joiner, cabinet maker, undertaker on wall adjoining house.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/9/54/447.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
7. Sheepscar in the 1920s
The Old Guard House on Barrack Road in December 1926. Net curtains in windows. Sign for J F Allanson, joiner, cabinet maker, undertaker on wall adjoining house. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Breakwater Hotel on Benson Street at the junction with Clifton Street. Pictured in June 1929.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/9/38/200275_96485538.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
8. Sheepscar in the 1920s
Breakwater Hotel on Benson Street at the junction with Clifton Street. Pictured in June 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Grocer shop on the corner of Clifton Street and Benson Street ' G.H. Ibbotson' double fronted shop window with produce on display. Pictured in November 1928.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/10/15/sheepscar1920s3.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
9. Sheepscar in the 1920s
Grocer shop on the corner of Clifton Street and Benson Street ' G.H. Ibbotson' double fronted shop window with produce on display. Pictured in November 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![The junction of Skinner lane with Cross Stamford Street. Building on corner has been demolished and workmens barriers surround the area. Signs on gable end of remaining property states 'Read the News of the World', 'J.T. Wright & Sons established 1845 Building Contractor'. Pictured in April 1928.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/10/39/200251_55355471.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
10. Sheepscar in the 1920s
The junction of Skinner lane with Cross Stamford Street. Building on corner has been demolished and workmens barriers surround the area. Signs on gable end of remaining property states 'Read the News of the World', 'J.T. Wright & Sons established 1845 Building Contractor'. Pictured in April 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Dantzic Inn on Regent Street at the junction with Imperial Street pictured in June 1926. The name Dantzic was taken from the town in Germany which was famed for brewing Spruce beer and also the high quality of Oak casks which were used.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/10/44/200278_22349184.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
11. Sheepscar in the 1920s
Dantzic Inn on Regent Street at the junction with Imperial Street pictured in June 1926. The name Dantzic was taken from the town in Germany which was famed for brewing Spruce beer and also the high quality of Oak casks which were used. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![A visit by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Hugh Lupton and the Lady Mayoress, Ella Lupton, to Roundhay Road Council School in June 1927.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/20/10/13/2003716_64988345.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=500)
12. Sheepscar in the 1920s
A visit by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Hugh Lupton and the Lady Mayoress, Ella Lupton, to Roundhay Road Council School in June 1927. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netPhoto: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net