They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus trams, schools, shops and local landmarks which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people. 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: 11 historic photos take you back to Halton in the 1930s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Halton ih the 1950s
A.H. Baron & Sons, bedding manufacturers, of Birch Avenue, showing entrance gates. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Halton ih the 1950s
A.H. Baron & Sons bedding manufacturers, of Birch Avenue. The brand name is Excella, an entrance road from the main road leads to the works with a delapidated yard in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Halton in the 1950s
Barkston Ash Laundry, 1910 Ltd on Wilfred Avenue. The photo from June 1950 shows single storey buildings with large brick chimney. Laundry doors are open with two women watching. Four children in summer clothes stand at the entrance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Halton in the 1950s
A view along Temple Newsam Road by the junction with Sherbrook Avenue in March 1951. A bicycle leans against a streetlamp next to an oil drum. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Halton in the 1950s
Birch Avenue in October 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Halton in the 1950s
Primrose Crescent.in January 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net