They feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in LS10. They 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: Changing Leeds - The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats
1. Hunslet in the 1970s
September 1979 and a view across from the Hunslet distributor across to Low Whitehouse Row and the firm of Union Tarpaulins. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Hunslet in the 1970s
Meadow Lane in May 1976. The photo was taken in support of a planning application by Ascott Motors, left of centre. It was for the demolition of existing car showroom and the building of a new one. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Hunslet in the 1970s
The Conservative Club on Dewsbury Road pictured in June 1970s. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hunslet in the 1970s
Burton Street looking west towards the junction with Dewsbury Road pictured in September 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet in the 1970s
September 1974 and this photo shows a side view of no. 11 Powell Street, a derelict semi-detached house with graffiti covering the walls. This house was shortly to be demolished. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Hunslet in the 1970s
September 1974 and Pottery Vale flats on the right, with no. 6 on the ground floor. To the left is a derelict warehouse which faces onto Cariss Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net