These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Miggy 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: 20 unseen photos of Belle Isle through the years | 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. November 1933
Shopping precinct at Middleton Park circus. Retail premises visible are, from right to left: A King, coal merchant; WA Appleyard and Sons, Confectioners; Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society General Store and Gallons Ltd, grocers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. March 1927
Middleton Park. Opened as a public park on July 23, 1920. The estate had been owned by various families, the Brandlings who were local colliery owners, and later the Maude family. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. February 1937
Middleton Park Road and its junction with Lingwell Avenue showing business of FW Metcalfe, general store. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Year unknown
A view through the trees of Middleton Park Cafe, part of a row of cottages known as Top of the Wood Cottages thought to date from the early 1700s | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. November 1933
Parade of shops on left hand side of Middleton Park Circus built between 1927 and 1929. | jpimedia
6. 1953
Young local residents taking part in a street party in Sissons Crescent to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net