These historic photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Farsley down the years. These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the village and 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Pudsey and Stanningley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Farsley
Enjoy these photos of Farsley. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Year unknown
A view looking north along Farsley Town Street. On the left is W.J. Walker, grocer and beer retailer on Croft street. Road on the right is Gambles Hill. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Year unknown
A view looking along Farsley Town Street, taken from St. John's Church Tower. The tall chimney on the left of the picture belongs to Sunny Bank Mills. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. A view of a Farsley omnibus travelling along Richardshaw Lane, close to the Farsley Omnibus Garage. The railway viaduct at Stanningley Bottom can just be seen in the background. Taken between 1966 and 1969.
A view of a Farsley omnibus travelling along Richardshaw Lane, close to the Farsley Omnibus Garage. The railway viaduct at Stanningley Bottom can just be seen in the background. Taken between 1966 and 1969. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Circa 1905
Inside Sunnybank Mills on Town Street, showing decorations in celebration of their owner Edwin Woodhouse being made Lord Mayor of Leeds in 1905. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Year unknown
Farsley Baptist Chapel on Calverley Lane. This was built in 1868-69 to replace the old Reheboth Chapel in Bagley and the opening services were held on October 13, 1869. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net