These wonderful photos transport you back to 1956, a year where an era of trams trundling down the tracks around the city was coming to the end of the line. It was a 12 months which featured trams making their last journey on well travelled routes and the last time the lines would be cleaned by an army of workers. They 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: 30 intriguing photo showcase life around Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
Park Square with the domed clock tower of the Town Hall in the background pictured in March 1956. The Georgian buildings seen are on the north side of the square. Park Square East is visible behind the tree on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds in 1956
A 140 Ton load passing through Leeds in January 1956. People are stood around on the bottom left hand corner watching the load pass. A sign on the side of the trailer says "power transformer" made by the British Thompson-Houston Co. Ltd. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net