These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life of Meanwood down the decades and feature local landmarks. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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: 36 unseen photos of Chapel Allerton through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. October 1936
Hustler's Row comprises twenty stone cottages, built in Meanwood Woods by quarry owner John Husler. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. March 1940
This footbridge was part of a path which led from Meanwood Road up on to Woodhouse Ridge and Batty's Wood. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Year unknown
Beckett Orphanage on Greenwood Mount. Originally described as a 'Church of England home for waifs and strays', then as Beckett Home for Babies. Later taken over by Leeds Corporation as Beckett Nursery. Now been converted into flats Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. October 1919
Meanwood Park Hospital. Originally a family home, Meanwood Hall, it was rented in 1919 by Leeds Corporation to provide a home or 'colony' for people with with severe physical or learning disabilities. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. April 1936
An off licence on Green Road selling sweets, the premises of R. Joseph. Signs around the shop have been crossed through on the image by a council officer. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. December 1952
G. Wiggins, boot repairs on Grove Lane. A car is parked on the right. Window advertisements for Nugget Boot Polish and a sign saying, 'Crepe Repairs Done Here' are on the shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net