These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life in LS20 during the decade and feature local landmarks and street scenes. The images 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: The day 10,000 people queued for fish and chips at Harry Ramsden's | 21 unseen photos of Otley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. December 1948
Cotopa Mill on Back Lane, Guiseley had manufactured chemicals, including Potassium Chloride and other chemicals used to make matches. On New Year's Eve 1948 a massive fire destroyed the mill. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Year unknown
Nunroyd, Guiseley. This house is demolished. It was known as Nunroyd and was actually two adjoining houses owned by Joseph and Caleb Peate brothers to mill owner Jonathan Peate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Year unknown
A view of railway bridge on Oxford Road, just beyond is the junction with Otley Road. To the right is Netherfield Road. A car is passing over the bridge, pedestrians are in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Year unknown
Manor House, Town Street. Possibly the oldest house remaining in Guiseley, date stone carved 1681 over the door. An entire tree trunk gives the roof internal support. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. 1902
Congregation of Guiseley Methodist Chapel, outside on Oxford Road. It is thought that this service was to commemorate the opening of the Wesleyan chapel. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. 1955
Post-war council housing under construction in Eliot Grove, an area located off Queensway.