A busy New Briggate, the construction of Eastgate and shops on The Headrow are just a few of the memories featured in this rewind to 1931. 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
Street running from Park Lane to St Pauls Street. Photograph is marke Beverleys property. Number 36 was T. Tweedie, printers. There is an engineers plan on the back of this photograph from July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Street ran from Park Lane to St Pauls Street. View of property, photograph marked Beverley's property. The outlines of Leeds Town Hall can be seen. Pictured in August 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
A view looking across Calverley Street on to the construction site of the Civic Hall in July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
The empty business premises of number 4 The Headrow. Photograph was taken during improvements in July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Road widening and building, this section of The Headrow, Vicar Lane to Briggate. Old property with advertisement for Phillips jeweller will be site for Odeon Cinema. Portion which will be numbered 10/12 has sign stating that it will be premises of J.H.Awmack, glass and china dealers. Rest of block covered in scaffolding. Pictured in July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Properties at the corner of Bridge Street, leading up on the left) and Lady Lane, foreground, prior to demolition. Shops and advertising hoardings are covered with posters including ones for Lux, Redbreast tobacco, Colmans starch, Bovril, Oxo, Lyons Tea etc. A dog and several people are on the pavement and a blurred vehicle is on the road. A bridge is visible in the background. Louis Pope, ice cream manufacturer, at no. 43 Lady Lane, can be seen towards the right, with the entrance to Metcalf Yard at the end of the row. Pictured in July 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net