They turn back the clock to showcase street scenes, local industry and landmarks in LS9 during the decade. The images 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: Captivating photos take you back to Cross Green in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Cross Green in the 1950s
Enjoy these photo memories of Cross Green in the 1950s. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Cross Green in the 1950s
The office of Leeds City Chemicals Ltd. by River Aire. Pictured in January 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view looking south west along Back Cross Green Crescent with two children playing on the cobbled street. The houses have wooden fences and gates. Industrial chimneys can be seen in the background and a drain grate is visible. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Cross Green in the 1950s
A large model of a crown being pulled into place during preparations for the celebrations for coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The view looks to the junction with Copperfield View. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view looking south-west down Back Cross Green Crescent from Fewston Avenue in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view looking north along Back Cross Green Crescent from Cross Green Lane. Houses on the Fewston Estate can be seen on the other side of the railway line with the Glencoes in the far distance to the right. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net