They turn back the clock to showcase street scenes, local industry and landmarks in LS9 during the decade. 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: 18 unseen photos of Osmondthorpe through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Cross Green in the 1950s
January 1950. The office of Leeds City Chemicals Ltd. by River Aire at Cross Green. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Cross Green in the 1950s
November 1950. View looking south west along Back Cross Green Crescent with two children playing on the cobbled street. The houses have wooden fences and gates. Industrial chimneys can be seen in the background and a drain grate is visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Cross Green in the 1950s
A large model of a crown being pulled into place during preparations for the celebrations for coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The view looks to the junction with Copperfield View. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Cross Green in the 1950s
November 1950. View looking south-west down Back Cross Green Crescent from Fewston Avenue. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Cross Green in the 1950s
November 1950. View looking north along Back Cross Green Crescent from Cross Green Lane. Houses on the Fewston Estate can be seen on the other side of the railway line with the Glencoes in the far distance to the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Cross Green in the 1950s
November 1953. View looking north-east along Hall Place. Children play on the road, which is unmade and stony. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net