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. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: Rodley | Pudsey LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Year unknown
A view looking north along Farsley Town Street. On the left is W.J. Walker, grocer and beer retailer on Croft street. Road on the right is Gambles Hill. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Year unknown
A view looking along Farsley Town Street, taken from St. John's Church Tower. The tall chimney on the left of the picture belongs to Sunny Bank Mills. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. 1960s
A view of a Farsley omnibus travelling along Richardshaw Lane, close to the Farsley Omnibus Garage. The railway viaduct at Stanningley Bottom can just be seen in the background. Taken between 1966 and 1969. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Circa 1905
Inside Sunnybank Mills on Town Street, showing decorations in celebration of their owner Edwin Woodhouse being made Lord Mayor of Leeds in 1905. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Year unknown
Farsley Baptist Chapel on Calverley Lane. This was built in 1868-69 to replace the old Reheboth Chapel in Bagley and the opening services were held on October 13, 1869. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. 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