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
19. Circa 1966/1967
Members of the 'Crabtree Cricket Team' as they pose for a group photograph. They are employees of R.W. Crabtree & Sons Ltd., an engineering firm located in Water Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. November 1999
A view of David Street cafe which is at 43 David Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. November 1949
A view along Croydon Place with Domestic Street Bridge, Staincross Place and Staincross Street on the left. A tobacconists can be seen in the background. A woman and a streetlamp are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. October 1954
Premises on the south-west side of Dewsbury Road at the junction with Alpha Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. September 1948
View looking south west at the corner of Derwent Street and Water Lane. Knight and Forster Ltd. printers and F. Coggill and Son stockists and distributing agents visible. Simpson's Ready Food truck on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. November 1942
A British Restaurant, a cheap public eating place during World War II, under construction on Whitehall Road. Wooden posts, concrete slabs and a pile of stones are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net