City centre landmarks such as City Square take centre stage in this collection of photos which also feature trams trundling down the tracks as well as memories from Children’s Day and around the suburbs with Kirkstall and Woodhouse in focus. 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. Leeds city centre
Tram no 204 travels route no 2 to Moortown Circular in March 1955. The Gaumont Theatre can be seen on left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Leeds city centre
Looking from Duncan Street towards Corn Exchange showing Tram No 505 and on route 11 to Gipton and tram 545 travelling route 15 to Whingate in April 1955. Jewellers Owen and Robinson can be seen on right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


10. Leeds city centre
Members of Leeds Amateur Radio Society with their low power receiver and transmitter in March 1955. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Leeds city centre
Building work was well underway on the new Leeds College of Technology in April 1955. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Leeds city centre
Leeds General Infirmary from Leeds Town Hall clock tower in December 1955. | YPN Photo: YPN


