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
19. April 1966
View of a huge water tank for storing the naturally produced spring water at Springfield Mills, taken from Springfield Avenue. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
20. October 1965
Photograph taken near to the source of the Valley Stream, a spring emerging from a railway embankment off Bruntcliffe Lane. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
21. October 1965
A notice board about the site of Cross Church Street connected with the Borough of Morley's redevelopment of Jackson Lane, whose name was altered to Bank Avenue. Photo: David Atkinsom Archive, Leodis
22. May 1967
The A653T Leeds to Dewsbury Road between Tingley roundabout and the junction with Wide Lane. The photo was taken from the northern edge of Topcliffe Colliery spoil heap. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
23. January 1963
Winter farm activity at Laneside Farm, Victoria Road. The tractor is most likely spreading manure on the fields to supplement earlier winter sown grain. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis