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. LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. 1961
Brick-built terraced houses on 132 Street Lane adjacent to Reedsdale Gardens. The road is unmade in front of the properties. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. 1961
Town Street, Gildersome. Brick built terraced houses with a shop, possibly a cycle repair shop, is to the far left of the photograph. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. 1961
A view of terraced houses on Green Terrace. There is an unmade road in the foreground. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. March 1967
Did you visit the King's Arms pub on Street Lane? Signs outside advertise Hammonds Fine Ales and a board offers snacks and morning coffee. It has now been demolished because of road improvements in the area. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. 1961
Town End at Gildersome, showing terraced houses and Grayson's Handy Shop in the double fronted end terrace. A man can be seen conversing with a man on the doorstep. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. August 1968
A view looking north west at junction of A62/Gelderd Road and A650/Wakefield Road. The crossroads is now a large junction allowing connection to the M62 motorway. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net