They turn back the clock to the 1950s to showcase a decade in the life of the west Leeds suburb and its residents. They feature shops, pubs and trams all of which played a huge part in the heart of the community. They are published courtesy of the Tramway Museum Society and West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wortley in the 1950s
Skilbeck Street and Walker's Place in June 1959. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Wortley in the 1950s
Three back-to-back houses on Vivian Street seen from Ducie Street in June 1959. Coal chute entrances and ventilation windows for basement rooms can be seen along the pavement level. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Wortley in the 1950s
View looks from Skilbeck Street onto a block of four properties on Vivian Street in June 1959. On the left is number 1, a grocers and off licence business of William H. Wright. This property went through to number 2 Cunliffe Buildings. Numbers 2, 3 and 4 Vivian Street follow to the right these were back-to-back properties. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Wortley in the 1950s
Highfield Terrace in June 1959. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Wortley in the 1950s
A view of land behind 69A, 71 and 73 on Upper Wortley Road. It was used by H.R.Stainsby Haulage contractors who had premises at 162 Upper Wortley Road. In the foreground there are piles of tyres, pipes, exhaust, metal drums and other scrap materials. Behind a brick wall is a row of brick terrace houses, one with washing outside. A church spire is also in the background. Pictured in August 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Wortley in the 1950s
A view of haulage contractor H.R.Stainsby close up view of yard with scrap metal and other waste materials on overgrown land. Row of brick terraces behind. The land is behind 69A, 71 and 73 Upper Wortley Road. Pictured in August 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net