These fantastic photos showcase 1960s Morley in vibrant colour. These images celebrate life in the town during a decade of change and feature local landmarks as well as a community fiercely proud of its independent heritage and history. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive, a collection housed on 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. August 1961
A daylight photograph, somewhat underexposed, of the fire at the Albert Mill which gave rise to the fire of the Town Hall Dome at the same time. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
14. May 1965
Polling Day opposite the Baptist schoolroom in Albion Street where the Committee rooms for both the Labour candidate (Frank Tighe) and the Conservative candidate (Ian Baird) were located. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
15. November 1962
Looking up Ackroyd Street from the doorway of Morley Friends' Adult School. Cobblestones still cover the road surface and there appears to have been an accident up the street. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
16. March 1967
Group of members at the first annual dinner of the Morley Local History Society in the large banqueting hall of the civic rooms in Morley Town Hall. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
17. September 1965
The backs of houses in High Street are seen going diagonally across the photograph from the bottom right-hand corner to the top left. The photo was taken from the top of a spoil heap resulting from quarry workings. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
18. August 1961
Morley Town Hall dome on fire on Friday 18th August 1961 during the Morley Feast Holiday Week. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis