These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the village and 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. October 1898
Stone built, two storey cottages on Bagley Lane. The photo was taken as part of an assessment of the area prior to the work on sewers which was about to commence. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Year unknown
Colour-tinted postcard showing the south-eastern entrance to Farsley Recreation Ground off Calverley Lane. Two children are sitting on the steps. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Year unknown
Farsley Town Street, showing St. John's Parish Church in the background. On the right is a carpet and linoleum shop on the corner with Croft Steet. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Year unknown
Prospect Square off New Street, taken around the late 19th or early 20th century. Children are playing in the street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. October 1899
Cape Mills, manufacturing woollens, owned by four Hainsworth brothers. Situated at Farsley Beck Bottom. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. 1996
is this the Farsley you remember? The village library in the mid-1990s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net