This double decker bus plunged 20 feet from Sheepscar Street into Sheepscar Beck in January 1961. The West Yorkshire Road Car bus was on its way to Harrogate with 50 passengers when it hit a bollard and veered off the road. Thankfully there were no fatalities. This photo is one of 18 showcasing life in Sheepscar during the 1950s and feature local landmarks as well as shops and businesses from a decade of change. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Sheepscar in the 1950s
This photo shows a bus crash on Sheepscar Street, by L. Rosenbloom Ltd. and Hicks and Weatherburn Ltd in January 1956. A crowd has gathered around the accident spot. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Sheepscar in the 1950s
A view of Benson Street in May 1959. On the left is the junction with Cross Stamford Street. In the centre is Lovington Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Sheepscar in the 1950s
A view looking north east along Goxhill Place from the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane in January 1952. Macedo Terrace can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Sheepscar in the 1950s
The factory premises of Taylor Bros and Miller Ltd, builders and plumbers merchants on Enfield Road in January 1961. Moving right, then the premises of the Foresters Club and Institute, a Friendly Society. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Sheepscar in the 1950s
Four properties on Enfield Road pictured in January 1961. Number 12 had been a small Jewish bakery, business of F. Cohen. Signs for Daren Bread and Turog flour can be seen. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Sheepscar in the 1950s
A shop belonging to G. Stephenson on the corner of North Street and Stamford Street in March 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net