Pudsey is well-known for its fabled treacle mines and backwards flying ducks. These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in the town down the decades and feature local landmarks as well as street scenes. They 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: 19 never seen before photos of Bramley through the years | 33 never seen before photos of Pudsey through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
25 unseen photos of Pudsey down the decades
It's the west Leeds town whose residents are renowned for their dry sense of humour.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 12th Jul 2020, 11:30 GMT
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