They take you to the heart of the community with pubs, shops, local landmarks, familiar streets and factories all in focus. They are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service 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: 16 brilliant photos take you back to Beeston in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Beeston in the 1950s
tram on route 3 from Dewsbury Road terminus to Roundhay. It is pictured on Dewsbury Road close to the Crescent Cinema. Tram has adverts for 'Capstan' cigarettes and 'Tizer' on side and front. Pictured in September 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Beeston in the 1950s
A view of tram trundling down Dewsbury Road in September 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1950s
Old brick built terraced cottages in Star Fold off Town Street, one of 14 such 'folds' within the boundaries of Beeston. They number from left to right, 1 to 4. In 1900 Star Fold was the scene of a murder when Cornish born Charles Oliver Blewitt cut his wife's throat. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1950s
Houses on the south side of Cross Flatts Parade from the front of number 15. In the foreground are the railings, wall, hedge and garden shed of Number 15. Terraced houses over the road lead to the junction of Wooler Road. Pictured in October 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1950s
A view shows numbers 15 and 17 on the north side of Cross Flatts Parade. Number 15 is H. Parkin, plumber with a shed and hedge in front of the house. Pictured in October 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1950s
A view looking south along Gipsy Lane, off Dewsbury Road. The road, running between Beeston and Middleton, is unmade and waterlogged. Pictured in October 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net