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
19. November 1950
Middleton Colliery Railway, looking down the steep incline from Middleton Town Street to Broom Pit. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. March 1956
A view of back alley behind Lingwell Road. 'Beware of the dogs' sign is visible. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. November 1950
The railway track and winding gear used to draw wagons up the steep incline from Broom Pit to Middleton Town Street at Rope Hill. The backs of cottages on Town Street in the vicinity of Holmsville house can be seen | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. July 1932
Sites for building estates had been acquired by Leeds Council in 1918/1919, of which Middleton was one. A team of twenty one architects were appointed to design homes which would suit the needs of tenants. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. February 1934
Middleton estate. Building work has been completed, homes are occupied, gardens are in the process of being laid out. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. July 1932
Middleton estate. Houses were built in various styles and sizes to accommodate the needs of tenants. In this view work is still in progress, building tools and materials can be seen. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net