These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life of Chapeltown 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: 36 unseen photos of Chapel Allerton through the years | 19 unseen photos of Meanwood through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. August 1980
Crowds are gathered on Chapeltown Road on August Bank Holiday Monday to view the procession of the 13th Leeds West Indian Carnival. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. 1971
Properties on Back Francis Street, this part of which ran between and parallel to Francis Street and Louis Street. Back Francis Street is photographed from Nassau Place (foreground). Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. 1971
Frankland Place showing the back yards and outbuildings of houses facing onto Spencer Place. These houses have since been demolished. The building in the background, left, by the junction with Leopold Street, is still in existence. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. October 1940
Cantors fish & Chip Shop on Chapeltown Road. Sign in window states `Open business as usual during blackout`. House on right appears to be selling cigarettes and chocolate through an open window. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Year unknown
Hamilton Place showing groceries and provisions shop of J.R. Jennings. Hamilton Avenue is on the right. Children are playing in the street; their style of clothing suggest the photo dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. April 1937
A view of Jubilee Garage which was at 196 Chapeltown Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net