1954 is the year in focus with landmarks, street scenes and news stories making the headlines all featured in this fabulous trip down memory lane. It was a 12 months which saw statutes being given a wash-down and trams trundling down the tracks. It also proved to be a year of tragedy after a fire led to the death of three people. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 14 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1950 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
The Cock and Bottle Inn in between the Schofields buildings. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
Frank Wilson of the Leeds Corporation Works department cleans the figure on the Leeds war memorial in the Garden of Rest in September 1954. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds city centre
Wellington Street in September 1954. Pictured is a tram on route 534 on route 18 to Cross Gates. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
A tram on Sovereign Street on route no. 5 to Beeston on the last day in October 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre in 1954
Tram no 529 travelling along York Street on route 15 to Whingate. The bus station can be seen on the left. An advert for Vernons Pool's is visible on the side of tram. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
The hall of Leeds Central Station on Wellington Street, showing waiting rooms pictured in March 1954. PIC: British Railways/Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | British Railways/Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: British Railways/Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net