They turn the spotlight on local landmarks, local industry as well as shops and pubs during the decade. Crossgates Library, Barnbow Munitions factory and the Travellers Rest are all featured in this wonderful rewind. The photos 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Crossgates in the 1950s
September 1955. Completed Cross Gates Bridge on Station Road. New central reservation with electric streetlight fittings. Hotel, Tetley's pub, Cross Gates Station and Ritz cinema on left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Crossgates in the 1950s
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? Travellers Rest pictured in September 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Crossgates in the 1950s
A view looking north along the railway and under the bridge at the west end of Cross Gates Station. A small crane can be seen on the left side of the bridge. In the background one can see the Station Hotel on Station Road. A long ladder is leant against the bridge and a man looks to be carrying out survey work on the bridge. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates in the 1950s
Looking west from Station Road at the backs of houses on Cold Well Road. The brick wall over the road is the top of the railway bridge. Pictured in September 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Crossgates in the 1950s
September 1955. Completed Cross Gates Bridge on Station Road. New central reservation in road with electric streetlight fittings. Ritz cinema on left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Crossgates in the 1950s
The view looking east along the railway and under Cross Gates Bridge on Station Road. Two men are stood on the railway tracks. To the left of the photograph one can see a small crane. Behind the crane on Station road is the Station Hotel. Pictured in September 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net