16 historic photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1950s

History and heritage combine to provide a fascinating insight into life around Holbeck in the 1950s.

Well-travelled routes in the heart of the community such as Domestic Street, Meadow Lane and Balm Road are featured in this wonderful package of memories celebrating a decade to remember. They 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.

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