These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Churwell down the decades and feature local landmarks. 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: 35 never seen before photos of Morley through the years | 17 unseen photos of Gildersome through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. 1961
A back to back terrace on Back Green. A washing line extends from the house on the right. A white van registration 1004 DT is parked outside no 28. A ginnel cuts through between two houses giving access to the homes behind. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. 1979
Looking north-east along Elland Road, showing the junctions with Little Lane on the right and Old Road on the left. Derelict outbuildings can be seen on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. May 1980
Elland Road with the junction with Old Road on the right, next to Diane Lesley, ladies hairdresser at no.34, with Pioneer Catering at no.32. Beyond Old Road is the war memorial, then the junction with William Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. 1971-1973
View taken from Sanderson's farm at Churwell, looking over Daffil Wood towards Cottingley Springs, showing construction work on the M621 Gildersome to Leeds motorway in progress. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. 1962
Elland Road. The Old Golden Fleece Inn is partly visible to the left. Television aerials are on the house roofs. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of Churwell down the years with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net