Memories of trams trundling down the tracks dominate this gallery of memories focusing on Leeds in 1954.The city’s love affair with the tram would end just five years later. The last ever tram to run in Leeds was on November 7, 1959. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1954
Looking along the south-east side of Portland Street in September 1954. Thackray's chemists is visible to the right. Cars are parked along the road. A bicycle with basket is leaning up against the wall. Leeds Town Hall is visible in the back right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1954
A view of tram on route 25 to Hunslet in September 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1954
Tram 543 travelling route 16 to New Inn, Wortley. Corn Exchange and junction can be seen in the distance. Pictured in July 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1954
A production of 'Girls Ahoy!', '...a nautical cocktail in fifteen shakes' was being staged at the City Varieties in July 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1954
The Reference Library, part of the Municipal Buildings. It was designed by George Corson and opened in 1884. In March 1898, the reference stock comprised of 54,645. A passenger lift was installed in 1898 to transport users to the third and fourth floors where the library was located. It was that year that female assistants were employed for the first time. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1954
June 1954 and The Empire Theatre staged 'Rag Revue 1954', a production by the Leeds Students' charity Rag. It was billed as '...two hours of fun in twenty swift moving scenes'. Artistes featured on included Mike Woodley, '...the cherub in a dinner jacket'; Fred Weston, '...the compere who is different'; Mary Mee, '...melody and charm'; Brian Frankland, '...the student of song' and finally, '20 glamorous young ladies'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net