Morley in 1962: When a landmark rose like a phoenix from the flames

It was the year a fire ravaged Morley landmark rose like a phoenix from the flames.

1962 was a 12 months construction work was well underway to rebuild Morley Town Hall which had been devastated by fire in the summer of the previous year. This 12 photos celebrate that year in the life of the town and bring Morley Bottoms into focus as well as Scatcherd Park and slum clearance. The images are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Fabulous colour photos celebrate life in Morley during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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