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
13. 1900
A view of part of old quarry at Belle Isle, shows quarry face with wooden fencing along the top. A man and a boy are seated beside a footpath running beside the quarry. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. July 1937
A view of number 6 Orion Drive owned by Ernest Steel, dairyman. Detached house with bay windows, addition to the side of the property is the dairy produce available chalked on the wall 'dairy butter, new milk sold here, new laid eggs'. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Year unknown
A windmill and stone built house in a field off Middleton Road. A mill has stood on this site since the 15th centuary, however it has been rebuilt when the original was destroyed by fire. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. May 1946
A view looking south west along Old Run Road towards Middleton Colliery. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Year unknown
Plan showing new roads between Middleton Colliery and Belle Isle Estate. Running across the top of the image is Windmill Road with Winrose Drive above it leading to Belle Isle circus right at the top of the image. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. July 1945
Brush factory section of Co-operative Wholesale Society Ltd. showing factory buildings and tall chimney with CWS painted on sides. The site is at 2 Belle Isle Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net