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
25. September 1949
Chapeltown Road on the west side. Shops include; The Ivrit Kosher Restaurant; Dobkin's Chemist; Annie Rubin, Poultry Dealer; Abram's Butchers; Capel Stores; Poole's Confectioners and D. Flockton, Electrical Repairs among others. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. February 1954
A view from Reginald Street junction across Chapeltown Road to number 176, Reginald Stores on the corner with Back Newton Grove. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
27. October 1953
Chapeltown Road, showing Cambridge Terrace on the right and Cambridge Row on the left. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. September 1949
Chapeltown Road on the west side. Shops shown are, D. Flockton, radio and electrical repairs, H.L. Horris, tailor, L. Margel, poultry dealer, Waldenberg and Gorwits, furnishers and Leopold Stores. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
29. January 1954
Chapeltown Road featuring Cookes Tobacconist, Isaacs Fruit Shop, Steinbergs Poultry, Smuckler Provisions. Newstands are on the corner of Mexborough Avenue. Kingston Club is visible. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
30. January 1954
The west side of Chapeltown Road at the junction with Mexborough Avenue. Shops include Cookes Tobacconists and Newsagents, and Isaacs Fruit Shop. On the left is the Kingston Unity Club. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net