These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Gipton down the decades and feature local landmarks. The images 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. READ MORE: 23 unseen photos of Burmantofts through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. June 1935
A row of shops on Easterly Road, looking from the junction with Gipton Wood Road. The parade of shops are includes F.A Robson chemists, Beaumonts fruit shop and a bakery on the corner | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. October 1937
Parade of shops on Amberton Approach, Oakwood Lane. From left to right are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit, Mittons Newsagent. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. January 1925
Copgrove Road showing rows of two-storey semi-detatched houses with front gardens and low iron railings. Unsurfaced road with projecting manhole cover. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. April 1938
A view of JH Dewhurst Ltd at 137 Easterly Road. An illegal sign has been marked out on this photo. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. September 1982
Councillor Michael Simmons (left) hands over the keys to the new Gipton Housing Office to the new housing manager, Bob Prince. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Circa 1954/1955
A group of children pictured on Brander Mount, taken on a Whit Sunday when all were dressed in their best outfits. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Jul,y 1986
Denis Healey MP crowns Ann Marie Duffy the Queen of Gipton Gala. He went down on bended knee to present the Queen with a Silver cup. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Circa 1982
Shops on Coldcotes Circus. From left Carlton Store, then N.S. News, newsagent and The Thistle off licence (proprietors B. & S.N. Patel). | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Year unknown
Coldcotes Drive. To the right are the Coldcotes Circus shops. In the background are blocks of high-rise flats; nearest the camera are Pembroke Towers, centre, and Pembroke Grange, right, located on Wykebeck Valley Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. July 1988
Group photograph taken at the Henry Barran Centre on the occasion of its Golden Anniversary. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Arthur Vollans is pictured presenting his gift of an ornamental wall-clock to the Henry Barran Centre Management Committee. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. November 1987
Youngsters from South Gipton taking part in a clean-up campaign on the estate. It was a project instigated by the Gipton Community Refurbishment Scheme and the children were involved as part of a holiday play project. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
1. October 1937
Parade of shops on Amberton Approach, Oakwood Lane. From left to right are Jarrett Bros, P. Bennett, confectioner, Almonds fish and fruit, Mittons Newsagent. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. January 1925
Copgrove Road showing rows of two-storey semi-detatched houses with front gardens and low iron railings. Unsurfaced road with projecting manhole cover. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. April 1938
A view of JH Dewhurst Ltd at 137 Easterly Road. An illegal sign has been marked out on this photo. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. September 1982
Councillor Michael Simmons (left) hands over the keys to the new Gipton Housing Office to the new housing manager, Bob Prince. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Circa 1954/1955
A group of children pictured on Brander Mount, taken on a Whit Sunday when all were dressed in their best outfits. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Jul,y 1986
Denis Healey MP crowns Ann Marie Duffy the Queen of Gipton Gala. He went down on bended knee to present the Queen with a Silver cup. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net