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
7. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view looking north-east along Hall Place in November 1953.. Children play on the road, which is unmade and stony. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view shows general disorder at an allotment on Clark Lane in July 1951. Dirt tracks run past various wood and brick built structures. Houses on Temple View are visible on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Cross Green in the 1950s
A view shows construction work in progress on a low level sewer on South Accommodation Road by the River Aire. Workmen stand by a crane hook. Airebank Mills and Clarence Glass Works are on the other side of the river. Pictured in May 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Cross Green in the 1950s
This photo from May 1950 shows the low level sewer on South Accommodation Road. Corrugated steel is visible to one side whilst a ladder can be seen on the other. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Cross Green in the 1950s
Sewer work in progress in the London & North Eastern Goods and Coal Depot on South Accommodation Road. Pictured in January 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Cross Green in the 1950s
An elevated view of construction work on a sewage lift on Great Wilson Street by the junction with Meadow Lane. Pictured in April 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net