These wonderful photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Holbeck down the decades These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the inner city suburb and 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: 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. January 1929
Holbeck Pitt Conservative Club on Shafton Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Year unknown
A view showing overturned tram cars at Low Fields Scrapyard. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15. August 1967
View of Colenso Grove showing a man sitting on top of a Ford Anglia van. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

16. September 1926
Located on Holbeck Lane, the baths were opened in 1898 and closed in 1979. This view shows the swimming pool with diving platform. To the left, steps leading to a spectators balcony with changing cubicles underneath. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

17. May 1936
Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd on Springwell Road. View of dairy premises a wagon loaded with milk churns can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18. 1964
View of Green & Smith Ltd, electrical engineers at 106 Meadow Lane. This building was formerly the Spread Eagle public house. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


