1950 was the year that Leeds motorists tore their ration books into confetti after the Government announced an end to petrol rationing. It was also a 12 months which featured the visit to the city of a snooker legend. These photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase life in the city centre as well as the suburbs with Armley, Moortown, Ilkley and Rodley all in focus. READ MORE: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Kirkstall
Kirkstall Abbey pictured from the south west in November 1950. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Leeds Parish Church from the west gallery in June 1950. | YPN Photo: YPN
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10. Woodhouse
Leeds University's New Hall Parkinson building in Septem 1950 | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Zither player Anton Karas in his dressing room at the Leeds Empire in November 1950. He composed and played the soundtrack for the 1948 film, The Third Man. | YPN Photo: YPN