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

7. Meanwood in the 1960s
A Leeds Industrial Co-op Society Ltd supermarket with a butchers to the front and a bakers at the back on Green Road in March 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

8. Meanwood in the 1960s
Seen from Green Road, this view looks onto ther back entrances to houses on Brick Row in March 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

9. Meanwood in the 1960s
Odd and even numbered properties on Tannery Square in March 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

10. Meanwood in the 1960s
Pupils at St. John Bosco School on Tongue Lane in Meanwood look at a giant mosaic of the Nativity which has been made of coloured pieces of paper cut from magazines and foil from cigarette packs in December 1969. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Meanwood in the 1960s
A grocer's shop on Green Road in March 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


