They capture life in the suburb during a decade of change and showcase shops and streets some of which have since been demolished which are now no more after being part of the area's slum clearance plans. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 19 unseen photos of Meanwood through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Meanwood in the 1960s
Denis Marr, Leeds Corporation's principal assistant planning officer, is pictured with a 70ft. high mobile aerial mast hoisted in a farm field on the heights above Meanwood in January 1968 to show what the Radio Leeds transmitter will look like. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Meanwood in the 1960s
Green Road stands to the left of this view of Tannery Square in March 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Photo: West Yorkshire Archive
3. Meanwood in the 1960s
The Meanwood Institute on Green Road in March 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Meanwood in the 1960s
Houses on Brick Row in March 1966. Properties have gardens to the front with back doors opening onto a small pathway to the rear. Included in slum clearance plans for the Green Road area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Meanwood in the 1960s
Meanwood Laundry on Church Lane in March 1966. The entrance to the office can be seen on the left. There had been a laundry on this site since the early 1900s. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Meanwood in the 1960s
Church Lane runs along the left edge of this view in March 1966 with the backs of houses on Church Lane then Providence Square following to the right. The view looks in the direction of Headingley. Houses in foreground included in slum clearance plans for the Green Road area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service