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
13. January 1980
This area of Gildersome is next to Gelderd Road and is used for industrial and commercial purposes. In view, premises of Steel Fabrications Ltd. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. February 1980
A view from Street Lane of the junction with Birchfield Avenue. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. February 1980
Street Lane, showing Gildersome Liberal Club on the right. In the centre, a van belonging to the 4th Morley Gildersome Scout Group is parked up. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. February 1980
Looking from Birchfield Avenue towards Gildersome Liberal Club on Street Lane.
17. February 1980
Street Lane at the junction with Birchfield Avenue. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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