They turn back the clock to 1928 and showcase the heart of Leeds at a time of change with the city centre on the verge of transformation. Landmarks featured in this gallery include city cehtre pubs such as The Vine and The Three Legs as well as familiar streets such as Vicar Lane and Briggate. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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
A view of Lady Lane showing, on the far left, number 30, the confectionery and tobacconist business of William Mitchell. Next, number 28 is vacant but in 1927 was listed as the premises of George W. Beasley, potato merchant. This block of four storey buildings has decorative windows with wrought iron balustrading over the shop fronts. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The junction of Briggate and what was then Upper and Lower Headrow in October 1928. On the right number 4 business of Arthur Dobson, milliner. On the opposite junction, number 1 Upper Headrow, Montague Burton tailor, also offices of W & F Yorkshire Film Rentals. To the right Allan Schofield sweets and tobacco and opposite on the right edge Birds furniture store. Property on the right was demolished to widen the Headrow. Odeon cinema was built on the corner where furniture store was. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A view looking up Lowerhead Row from Vicar Lane. Lloyds Bank can be seen on right with Bargain Boat Stores Ltd. In about 1603 John Harrison bought a large parcel of property from the Falkingham family: the North Hall estate, at the junction of Vicar Lane and Lady Lane, and property in Lowerhead Row including Rockley Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
Looking up Lowerhead Row prior to street widening. Nearest the camera on the right is number 18. Herman Wolfe, clothier with sign in the window 'Street widening! Clothing Realisation, your chance to get something, goods cheap! Save alot of money now'. Moving left is the entrance to Marquis of Granby Yard then Annie Lewis, cycle dealer, John Wilson, draper and Henry V. Smith, motor engineer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A.I. Greenwoods Cycles and Motorcycle on Guildford Street in October 1928.. Alfred Greenwood advertised his shop as 'the motorists rendezvous'. He had extended his shop in 1911 to give 800ft of ground floor space for storage, above was a showroom. Greenwood provided free storage space for National Cyclists Union members when visiting the city. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
A view looking from Briggate eastward down Lowerhead Row in 1928. New Briggate runs to the left and the almost ginnel-like entrance to the Lowerhead Row is on the right. The building on the extreme right still exists but Bird's store and all the properties to the right of it were demolished for the widening of the Headrow and the building of the Odeon Cinema. Bird's Store, the corner building, displays notices for a closing down sale. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net