They rewind back to 1930 and offer a fascinating glimpse into the beating heart of your with city with familiar landmarks as well as shops and cafes in focus. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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 in 1930
Portland Street in July 1930. In the centre is No 2 Portland Street, premises of W.H Robinson who had a hairdressing and tobacconists business. Barbers poles can be seen at the doorway. The adjoining shop has notice calling the attention of Seaman and Miners. Portland Crescent runs to the right. Two girls can be seen with dolls pram on the right pavement. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in 1930
50 Portland Crescent on the left, looking through Back Portland Crescent. The house facing is on St James' Square. The streets are cobbled with streetlamps. Advertisements are on the end wall including one for "Phantom of the opera" and Wrigleys chewing gum. The area is now the site for Civic Hall. Pictured in July 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in 1930
Sunny Bank Street pictured in July 1930. This area was to be site for the new Leeds Civic Hall. To the left, corner of open public green, on the right, a tobacconists shop, premises of a fish and chip shop in the centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre in 1930
Kirkgate looking east. Stead and Simpson shoe shop on the corner of Briggate with a car parked on roadside. A sign for the Cyprus Cafe can be seen. This is 136 Kirkgate. M.C.Hitchens and Sons drapers was at 130-135 Kirkgate. A sign reading National Cotton Week May 5-10 can be seen on the board shaped like a hand pointing downwards. Pictured in May 1930. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in 1930
High Court Lane pictured in October 1930. This photo looks towards Kirkgate, access also from the Calls. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in 1930
Portland Crescent in July 1930. Two ladies on right face camera, man on bicycle in centre. The cobbled road has been partially covered in tarmac. Area now of Civic Hall building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net