They turn the spotlight on 1959 and showcase memories from the city centre as well as the suburbs including Seacroft, Woodhouse and Temple Newsam. It was a year which featured a new look RAC sidecar on the streets of Leeds for the first time boasting a completely new design, with much more streamlining than the old-style box. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

13. Leeds city centre
Park Lane looking towards The Headrow in June 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Leeds city centre
Looking east down The headrow from the new Inland Revenue building in February 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Leeds
A bus parked up outside wool merchants Robinson and Fallows in November 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN

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