The Marquis of Granby served up a drink and a warm welcome to generations of revellers. The boozer which was rebuilt in 1897 had its own brewhouse until1931. It was replaced with a new building on Eastgate which opened in February 1933 after road widening before last orders were called in 1984 when it was converted to offices. The photo from 1929 is one of 12 showcasing life around the city centre and beyond. The gallery features well travelled streets which would be replaced by the Lewis’s department store by the early 1930s. 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 in 1929
Buildings on New Briggate in February 1929. To the far left the building with decorative gable is St. John's House. The building with arched windows in the centre is the former New Briggate Synagogue, which, at the time, was due for demolition. Nash's Tudor Fish Restaurant is seen to the right and has been located here, fronting number 17 Merrion Street, since 1963. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1929
Building work to construct a covering over Lady Beck, near St Peter's Street. Method of construction of brick archway using a timber form can clearly be seen. Several workmen in the background. Pictured in November 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1929
Mark Lane looking up towards Wade Lane in November 1929. This photo shows yards leading off with a mixture of one storey and three storey commercial buildings. There is a bicycle parked against building. Two women stand in distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1929
This photo from November 1929 looks up Mark Lane towards Wade Lane. It shows Tho's Horsman and Co Ltd shopfitters. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1929
On the right is number 54 Lady Lane, previously premises of the Women's lodging house; notices in the window inform that its new premises are at 121 Templar Street. The wall next to this marks the channel of the Lady Beck which has been covered to run underground here; Lady Bridge is situated just behind the wall. Pictured in November 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1929
Derelict buildings on St. Johns Place in November 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net