These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Belle Isle 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: 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years | The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Circa 1972
A view showing the rear of dilapidated cottages and outbuildings belonging to Ebor Farm, adjoining Ebor House, on Middleton Road. The buildings seen here have since been demolished, as has the farm, but Ebor House remains standing. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. 1955
St Joseph's School rugby team attending a party to celebrate winning the Goldthorpe Cup in 1955. This photograph was taken by Peter Jackson outside his home on Belle Isle Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. September 1935
The corner of Nursery Mount Road and Belle Isle Road, showing South Field Villas in main view. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. 1930
A disused derelict windmill located in a field in Belle Isle on Middleton Road. There had been a mill on this area for many years, with mentions in directories going back to the 15th century. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Year unknown
A view showing tram no 160 passing under a railway bridge on Belle Isle Road on its way to Swinegate. | other

12. December 1938
A view of grocery shop premises of A & C. Mowatt on Orion Drive. Middleton Road can be seen on the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

