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
13. Leeds city centre
The mills and factories on the south west side of East Street. A road is in front of the mill with a large coal truck parked on it, with 'J.H.Hudson', painted on the door. To the right of the picture is a car parked in a driveway. The factory's chimney can be seen clearly on the left. Pictured in November 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
The inside of Leeds Library on Commercial Street in October 1948. Shelves of books, the counter and a spiral staircase are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net