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
19. Wortley in the 1950s
A 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. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
20. Wortley in the 1950s
Golden Lane bridge over Wortley Beck. View looking South from Golden Lane onto Lower Wortley Ring Road. Pictured in August 1955. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Wortley in the 1950s
On the left of this view is Copley Hill Post Office on Wellington Road in June 1959. Moving right, three large windows look onto Malcolm Street with back-to-back houses following to the right edge. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net