An Angel of Victory formed part of a war memorial which was unveiled in City Square next to the Majestic cinema and Post Office in 1922. The redesign of City Square due to traffic alterations, meant that the memorial was moved in the 1930s to the Garden of Rest which was built on the newly-widened Headrow. The original winged Angel of Victory figure was eventually removed in 1965 due to wind damage and relocated to Cottingley Crematorium. The head is now in the Leeds Sculpture Collection. This wonderful collection of photos takes you back to 1922 and shows life around Leeds city centre during the year. The photos are 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
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Commercial Street in December 1922. The photo shows the premises of John Wales Smith and Sons Ltd., a tailor of number 30 Commercial Street. Alexander Hasse, fine art dealer is at number 31. Hasse's is advertising an exhibition of watercolour drawings by John Baragwanath King (1864-1939). Also visible, at 34, is Madame Darling, Ltd. ladies costumier. This is housed in Trinity House on the corner of Trinity Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Corner of City Square showing the London Joint City and Midland Bank. Pictured in December 1922. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The corner of City Square showing Standard Life Assurance Building which also houses the Norwich Union Fire Offices. Pictured in December 1922. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The General Post Office on City Square pictured in December 1922. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Madame Darling Ltd Ladies Outfitters which was Commercial Street number 34. Pictured in December 1922. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Edge of City Square, looking between the two stone balustrades with nymph on either side. In main view is the Post Office facade. Two other statues can be seen to right and left of the photo from December 1922. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net