The images provide a fascinating glimpse into how a city celebrated during the decade. The photos bring together city centre shopping and Christmas lights, as well as concerts and nativity scenes. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: The babies born on Christmas Day in Leeds during the 1990s and 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
2. Leeds city centre
December 1959 and children admire an illuminated Christmas tree which had been placed in the Garden of Rest on The Headrow. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Bramley
A group of children pose for a photograph during a Christmas party circa 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
A busy Ballans fruit and veg stall in Kirkgate Market in December 1951. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Garforth
Pupils from Barley Hill Road School who took part in a Christmas concert around 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Meanwood
Pictured are pupils from Bentley Lane Infants in a scene from a Nativity play. A doll representing baby Jesus lies in a small straw-filled crib, whilst three children dressed as the Wise Men are presenting gifts to two dressed as Mary and Joseph. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net