They turn back the clock to 1948 and bring into focus landmarks as well as well-travelled streets including Kirkgate, Regent Street, East Street and Leeds Bridge. 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: The story of Burton's in Leeds and the largest clothing factory in the world LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Lamberts Yard in November 1948. H. Rayman wholesale jewellers and Rose Sydney tailors is on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Michelin Tyre Co. Ltd. on Regent Street in October 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Marsham Tyre Co. Ltd. on Regent Street. Dunlop Tyre Depot on corner with Hope Road. Globe and Simpson automobile repairs visible. Pictured in October 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Premises of Cox & Co. (Leeds) Ltd. on Regent Street showing the commercial vehicle entrance to show rooms. Pictured in October 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The mills and factories on East Street in November 1948. Two of the buildings being 'James Richardson and Co.', and 'E.Wooler and Son'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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This view from November 1948 shows south west side of East Street. Hopkinson's pianofortes and Homan and Richardson general engineers shown. An advertisement for The Picture House can be seen. People, a lamp post and a telephone pole are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net