Local landmarks such as Meanwood Towers, Resolution Well and Carr Manor are all featured in this wonderful collection of memories. Familiar streets such as Stonegate Road and Monk Bridge Road are also in focus as well as shops which served the community. 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: 14 magnificent photos take you back to Meanwood in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Meanwood in the 1950s
Meanwood Towers, Parkland Gardens off Stonegate Road in April 1950. The house was built in 1867 for Thomas Stuart Kennedy and designed by Edward W. Pugin in Gothic style. The original tall ornamental chimneys were shortened in 1969 as they were unsafe. The house has now been converted into flats. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Meanwood in the 1950s
A view looking north west at the corner of Green Road and Church Lane in September 1951. H. Brown and Sons grocers can be seen. A truck is visible on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Meanwood in the 1950s
Road subsidence on Stainbeck Lane with maintenance work in progress. A car, a bus stop, workmen and onlookers are visible. Pictured in May 1953. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Meanwood in the 1950s
Carr Manor on Stonegate Road pictured in September 1950. The house was built in 1881 and designed by E.S. Prior. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net