The city's Central Bus Station was put up in the late 1930s at the same time as Quarry Hill Flats. It opened in August 1938 and served a city for more than two decades before being rebuilt with four curved platforms in 1963 at a cost of £6,000. By the early 1990s it was deemed inadequate and a £2 million replacement was built which opened in March 1996. These images showcasing the vision and construction 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: Quarry Hill Flats in 27 photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![A model of the proposed bus station with buses in May 1936.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDI5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Leeds Central Bus Station
A model of the proposed bus station with buses in May 1936. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Two workmen laying concrete suface to new bus station in July 1938.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDM0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Leeds Central Bus Station
Two workmen laying concrete suface to new bus station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Central Bus Station from St.Peter's Street as it was nearing completion in July 1938.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDM2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Leeds Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station from St.Peter's Street as it was nearing completion in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![The model for proposed bus station in May 1936, showing buildings at the bottom of Eastgate. The round building in the centre was to become a petrol filling station, despite two major renovations of central bus station, this still remains and is now a fountain and memorial to Flight Sergeant Arthur Louis Aaron.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDM3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Leeds Central Bus Station
The model for proposed bus station in May 1936, showing buildings at the bottom of Eastgate. The round building in the centre was to become a petrol filling station, despite two major renovations of central bus station, this still remains and is now a fountain and memorial to Flight Sergeant Arthur Louis Aaron. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![A view of St.Peter's Street from the bottom of Eastgate and Central Bus Station in July 1938.](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDM4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Leeds Centrial Bus Station
A view of St.Peter's Street from the bottom of Eastgate and Central Bus Station in July 1938. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Construction work on new bus station in July 1938. Quarry Hill Flats building in on the right, skeleton framework can be seen](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTI0MzM2MDM5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Leeds Central Bus Station
Construction work on new bus station in July 1938. Quarry Hill Flats building in on the right, skeleton framework can be seen Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net