These images are a mix of shop views and others taken of the community from above which come together to provide intriguing glimpse of LS12 during 1969. They 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Armley in 1969
Enjoy these photo memories from around Armley in 1969. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in 1969
Gott's Park Crescent off Gott's Park Avenue pictured in June 1969 Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in 1969
A view looking along Armley Ridge Road to where it crosses Stanningley Road in April 1969. Armley Grange Avenue is to the left, an ESSO petrol station is to the right. A green no.14 bus is on Stanningley Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in 1969
A view looking along Stanningley Road with snow on the ground in February 1969. Wyther Park Mount is in the foreground then the Wyther Park parade of shops with R.C. Groves, butchers, on the corner. The view is looking towards Bramley and Bramley Town End can be seen in the distance on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley in 1969
This view from the top of Christ Church tower in April 1969 looks across streets of terraced houses towards West Leeds High School. Highthorne Street is bottom right with the Paisley's, Greenock's and Edinburgh streets in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Armley in 1969
A view of the front of houses on Tower Grove in April 1969. The land in the foreground is gardens for the houses. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net