It was put up in the heart of the city as part of the Leeds Tercentenary celebrations. This was 1926, a year which also featured huge unrest as the General Strike generated serious rioting in Vicar Lane and Duncan Street. These 15 photos take you around the city centre during the 12 months and feature landmarks, well travelled streets as well as shops and restaurants. 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: 9 of the oldest buildings in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Burley Street Mills in May 1926. It was located off Park Lane, rear view of mill from Back Burley Street, which is on the right. Westman and Co had occupied the mill, trading as cloth finishers. A woman is to the left, dressed in fashion of the period. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Artists design for rebuilding of West Street and East Street in March 1926. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Kirkgate during the Leeds Tercentenary in 1926. A medieval castle arch has been erected for the occasion. On the left is the junction with New Market Street, with the Public Benefit Boot Co. Ltd. On the corner, and on the right is the junction with Vicar Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The Leeds Incorporated Chamber of Commerce Dinner held in the Victoria Hall at Leeds Town Hall in January 1926. The guest of honour was the then Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill, Chancellor of the Exchequer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Parish Church and Kirkgate in July 1926. On the right, the railway viaduct which separated the north churchyard from the church in 1868/69. In the centre the circular dome of the Corn Exchange is in view. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
A view looking from Regent Street on to partially demolished property on Mason Street. A group of men and women can be seen standing in the road. Pictured in June 1926. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net