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
7. Year unknown
Colour-tinted postcard showing the south-eastern entrance to Farsley Recreation Ground off Calverley Lane. Two children are sitting on the steps. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Year unknown
Farsley Town Street, showing St. John's Parish Church in the background. On the right is a carpet and linoleum shop on the corner with Croft Steet. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Year unknown
Prospect Square off New Street, taken around the late 19th or early 20th century. Children are playing in the street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. October 1899
Cape Mills, manufacturing woollens, owned by four Hainsworth brothers. Situated at Farsley Beck Bottom. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. 1996
is this the Farsley you remember? The village library in the mid-1990s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. 2000/2001
Fasley Springbank Junior School on Wesley Street. At the time it catered for around 217 children between the ages of seven and 11. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net