Hunslet Grange - also known as Leek Street flats - were built in 1968 were arranged in blocks of six or seven storeys, with overhead walkways connecting the blocks. They proved popular but soon problems with damp and condensation began to develop and the heating systems proved inadequate. Demolished in 1983 these rarely seen photos showcase their rise and fall. Did you live at the flats back in the day? CHANGING LEEDS: The Headrow | Boar Lane | Briggate | Leeds Inner Ring Road | Leeds International Pool LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Leek Street flats
These photos should evoke memories for those who lived in the Leek Street flats. PICS: YPN | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
The flats, shown here when they first opened in 1968, initially proved very popular with residents. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
The construction company hailed the development as innovative and modern, as it used new building methods and materials. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
Child play in the shadow of Leek Street flats in August 1971. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
Many residents moved from overcrowded terraced houses with shared outside toilets, to brand new flats with mod cons. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
It was the first housing project in the city to use 'neat' North Sea gas. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
The new flats, pictured in March 1970, contrast with the ruins of a disused church in Joseph Street off Hunslet Road. | jpimedia
. Leeds Street flats
The exteriors of the 2,500 flats were covered in pale grey pebbledashed concrete. Have you spotted the ice cream van in this photo from July 1976? | jpimedia
. Leeds Street flats
Is this 'the Leekies' you remember? Thisa photo dates back to May 1978. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
By the 1980s tenants were calling for the flats to be demolished. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
They complained of damp with condensation beginning to develop as well as inadequate heating systems. | jpimedia
. Leek Street flats
Is this the Leek Street flats you remember? Pictured in December 1974. | jpimedia
1. Leek Street flats
The flats, shown here when they first opened in 1968, initially proved very popular with residents. | jpimedia
2. Leek Street flats
The construction company hailed the development as innovative and modern, as it used new building methods and materials. | jpimedia
3. Leek Street flats
Child play in the shadow of Leek Street flats in August 1971. | jpimedia
4. Leek Street flats
Many residents moved from overcrowded terraced houses with shared outside toilets, to brand new flats with mod cons. | jpimedia
5. Leek Street flats
It was the first housing project in the city to use 'neat' North Sea gas. | jpimedia
6. Leek Street flats
The new flats, pictured in March 1970, contrast with the ruins of a disused church in Joseph Street off Hunslet Road. | jpimedia