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. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: Rodley | Pudsey LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. 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.
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2. 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.
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3. 1960s
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.
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4. 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.
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