They turn back the clock to 1928 and bring into focus a range of familiar landmarks in the heart of the city and look at the events and stories dominating debate during the year. It was a 12 months which featured Civic Week, seven days of celebrations centred around civic spirit and pride. During the week, City Square hosted daily concerts by the Leeds City Police Band. This collection of 12 images is 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
1. Leeds city centre
A view looks across City Square towards Wellington Street, the Majestic Cinema and the General Post Office in September 1928. The Square is thronged with people taking part in Civic Week celebrations and has been decorated with lawns, flowers, and small trees. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
The junction of Briggate and what was then Upper and Lower Headrow in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
A view looking from Lowerhead Row across Briggate towards Upperhead Row with the site of the Odeon Cinema on the right. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. 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. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Malt Mill yard, off the Lowerhead Row looking north. Pictured in October 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Virginia Cross Street was at the junction of Harewood Street and Nelson Street, which is on the right. To the laft, forge belonging to William Milnes, shoeing smith, with outside stairs to upper floor. In the centre, wooden stairs lead to doorway, premises of J.Rogers a saddlery goods dealer. Pictured in July 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net