These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the town 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: 20 unseen photos of Kippax through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Year unknown
This view shows Garforth railway station looking south-east along the platform. It opened in 1834 on the NER Leeds & Selby Line. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Year unknown
Trench Pit in Garforth and located on Ninelands Lane, adjacent to the Castleford branch of the North-Eastern Railway (NER). Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Circa 1949-50
Children from Barley Hill Road School who took part in a Christmas concert around 1949 or 1950. The photograph was supplied to Leodis by Marjorie Dobbins. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Year unknown
Sister's Pit in Garforth, one of three owned by Col Frederick Charles Trench, the others being Isabell Pit and Trench Pit. It was also known as Grforth Colliery. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Year unknown
View of the platform looking west at Garforth Railway Station. In the centre is the road bridge on Aberford Road, unusual in that it is built at a slanting angle. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. 1921
Police officers called in to Garforth Trench Pit due to a coal strike with the sergeant to the right and what is believed to be the foreman of the pit at the centre next to a sign with the year. The strike was caused by poor working conditions and a flood disaster. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net