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 the town through the decades and feature local landmarks as well as pubs and street scenes. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: 25 never seen before photos of Garforth through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
1. Year unknown
Kippax School situated on Leeds Road, with Westfield Lane to the left. It is believed that the original Goldsmith Charity School was on this site,
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2. Year unknown
Kippax Hall. Although this postcard photograph is captioned 'Kippax Old Hall', there was, in fact, an earlier hall on the site.
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3. Year unknown
A postcard view of Butt Hill, looking from the junction with Brigshaw Lane.
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4. 1962
Kippax Old Prize Band, playing at Kippax Carnival.
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