Leeds Mechanics Institute and Crown Point Bridge are among the many landmarks featured in this trip down memory lane with long lost pubs such as the North Eastern Hotel also in focus. Well travelled streets such as The Headrow, Commercial Street and Woodhouse Lane are also featured. The images are 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. Leeds city centre
I. J. & J. Mendes clothing manufacturers at 16 Cankerwell Lane. Corrugated iron fence and barbed wire runs along the path. Parked car on left hand side of cobbled street. Pictured in September 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
I, J & J Mendes clothing manufacturers at number 16 Cankerwell Lane shown in desolate state. Pictured in September 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Crown Point Bridge in October 1950. St.Peters Parish Church on left. Centre, Crown Point Power Station. Circular windows in gable ends. Bridge listed building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
British Waterways Warehouses on Dock Street backing on to the River Aire near Leeds Bridge. Pictured in October 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Albion Walk past J.H. Bean plumbers merchants on Upper Mill Hill. Miles and Mountford fancy leather goods dealers is partially visible on Albion Street. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
A view looking west at The North Eastern Hotel at number 44 Catherine Street, at the junction with Cross Catherine Street. The hotel's sign advertises 'Kirkstall Ales'. Another advertisement for 'Mercer's Meat Stout' can be seen. Pictured in September 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net