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
13. Leeds city centre
A view looking from direction of Briggate down Lowerhead Row. On the left is Arthur Dobson, milliner at number 4, then the entrance to Birch's Yard with Richardson and Co., milliners at number 5. On the right at number 45 is Mark Panter, hairdresser. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Guildford House housing various businesses on the Junction of Guildford Street and Woodhouse Lane. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
A view looking down Lowerhead Row towards Vicar Lane and Nelson Street, taken prior to road widening. Businesses that can be seen include Harry Fidler House Furnisher, The Vine Public House and The Three Legs Public House on the right, with Brown and Co., furnisher, and Osborne Commercial Hotel on the left. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Lady Lane and the junction with Millgarth Street. Far left is the junction with St Peter's Street followed by the Marquis of Granby Public House at number 56 Lady Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
A view looking up Lowerhead Row on to Briggate in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
A view looking on to the junction of Guildford Street with Albion Street. The Commercial Hotel can be seen on the corner, Leeds Town Hall can be seen on the left in the distance. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net