They start with a bird’s eye view of Roundhay Park, taken from an altitude of 2,500ft. An event is in progress, spectators line the arena and sit on Hill 60 in the foreground. This was the traditional home of Leeds Children's Day, the Printer's Gala and countless other outdoor events. The photo is one of 10 showcasing life around the suburb during the decade with local landmarks and news stories making the headlines all in focus. It was a decade which featured the opening of electric tramways, constructed on private right of way, between Harehills and Canal Gardens. 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: Memories of Roundhay Park's open air swimming pool LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Roundhay in the 1920s
An aerial view of the area in Roundhay Park, taken from an altitude of 2,500ft. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Roundhay in the 1920s
Opening of electric tramways, constructed on private right of way, between Harehills and Canal Gardens, Roundhay. Pictured in July 1923. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Roundhay in the 1920s
A smartly-dressed man outside the monkey enclosure at Roundhay Park Zoo, Canal Gardens. He is holding one monkey while passing a piece of food to another monkey who is sticking an arm through a hole in the cage. Below this is a box collecting money for "Sooty's Appeal" - this appeal was part of the YEP's 'Boots for Bairns' appeal to provide boots and shoes for poor children across the city. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Roundhay in the 1920s
A view of the boundary wall to Roundhay Park on Wetherby Road in November 1924. Wrought iron gate which gave access to the bathing pool. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Roundhay in the 1920s
The Roundhay Park stables on Mansion Lane, they were used by Leeds Parks Departments for storage of tools and equipment. Pictured in October 1926. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Roundhay in the 1920s
Roundhay School began in 1923 with the appointment of Mr B.A. Farrow as Headmaster. One of his first decisions in the job was to shorten the school name by dropping the 'For Boys' section. In this view, dating from 1925, are the premises purpose built for the school at Roundhay facing onto Old Park Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net