These photos 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. The images showcase life in LS15 through the decades and feature local landmarks including Crossgates Shopping Centre as well as pubs and street scenes. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: 30 never seen before photos of Halton through the years | 45 never seen before photos of Seacroft through the years | 25 never seen before photos of Garforth through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
13. April 1937
Townend butchers shop on Austhorpe Road with advertisements for New Zealand lamb. To the left is Gallons grocers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. March 1936
Morgan and Waddington, radio dealers and repairs on Austhorpe Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Year unknown
The childrens area at Cross Gates Library with central circular seating. The round ceiling lights were a noted architectural feature of the building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. 1950
A view of a Leeds Corporation bus built by Chas H. Roe Ltd, outside their works on Manston Lane. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. March 1975
An aerial view of Cross Gates Carriage Works on Manston Lane. A small fire is being attended to by several engines. Nine metro buses worth 120,000 pounds each had to be pushed to safety. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Year unknown
A view of Cross Gates East signal box, situated on the south side of the railway tracks. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net