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
13. Leeds city centre
A view from the west side of Wade Lane facing onto junction with Merrion Street in February 1926. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Regent Street at the junction of Time Street in June 1926. There are two shops at the end of Time Street, one of which is 50, Regent Street, probably the premises of Harry Rosenblum, shopkeeper. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Woodhouse Lane in January 1926. On the left is Alfred Greenwood, motor manufacturer. Moving right, no.13 restaurant and hotel run by Henry and Edith Evans. Next no.15 Percy Charles Holmes newsagent. The entrance to Wormald Row can be seen, then no.17 'The City' public house, landlord Harold Buck. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net