Trams take centre stage as well as city centre landmarks such as City Square in this collection of images which also feature memories of Children’s Day and life around the suburbs including Woodhouse and York Road. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: ertyuioprtyuiop LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1955
The junction of The Headrow and Cookridge Street looking north-east at the Leeds Permanent Building Society in May 1955. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1955
Tram no 204 travels route no 2 to Moortown Circular in March 1955. The Gaumont Theatre can be seen on left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1955
Looking from Duncan Street towards Corn Exchange showing Tram No 505 and on route 11 to Gipton and tram 545 travelling route 15 to Whingate in April 1955. Jewellers Owen and Robinson can be seen on right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1955
Prefab housing on Crossfield Street in Woodhouse in October 1955. Photo: YP
11. Leeds in 1955
Members of Leeds Amateur Radio Society with their low power receiver and transmitter in March 1955. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in 1955
Building work was well underway on the new Leeds College of Technology in April 1955. Photo: YPN