These fantastic photos showcase 1960s Morley in vibrant colour. These images celebrate life in the town during a decade of change and feature local landmarks as well as a community fiercely proud of its independent heritage and history. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive, a collection housed on 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. March 1961
The procession along Queen Street as part of the celebrations to mark 75 years of Morley as a Borough. It took place on Sunday March 19, 1961. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
2. March 1961
School contingents are seen here in the procession to visit the Queen Street Wesleyan Chapel (later to become Morley Central Methodist Church) for a service of thanksgiving for Morley's 75 years as a Borough. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
3. March 1961
A procession to mark 75 years of Morley as a Borough as it rounds the corner from Queen Street into Wesley Street, by Boots the chemist and the private Silver Library. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
4. March 1961
A procession can be seen marching along Queen Street with the Town Hall visible in the background. Note that the Town Hall flag is flying at half mast. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
5. August 1961
A fire engine and crew at work to extinguish the fire which spread through Morley Town Hall after starting in Albert Mills behind. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
6. March 1962
Victoria Road showing the beginnings of the construction of a new garage site. St. Peter's Church is seen in the background. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis