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
13. Cross Green in the 1950s
Back Easy Road in July 1951 taken from an area known locally as 'the quarry' which housed an assortment of piggeries, henruns and stables at this time. The white building is the rear of East Leeds Working Men's Club at number 81 Easy Road | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Cross Green in the 1950s
The back view of Knowsthorpe House gives a good idea of the symmetry of the two geometric wings and overall grandeur of this beautiful old Georgian building. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net