They turn on the spotlight on a decade which saw the city clear slums and build for the future. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Horsforth
The L.N.E.R. Railway Bridge over the Horsforth Ring Road between Horsforth and West Park, looking north-east. A tree is to the right, an electricity pylon is in the centre and a signal box and commercial buildings are to the left. Pictured in May 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. York Road
A Leeds Public Health Department ambulance, a Morris van, after an accident, parked in a Leeds City Transport garage on York Road. There is a clear view of the Leeds coat of arms on the bodywork. Pictured in January 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Halton
The bridge on Halton Moor Road with Wyke Beck passing underneath it. An old farmhouse can be seen to the far middle left of the picture. It was later demolished and the land used for stables for a while but is now waste land. Pictured in September 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Hunslet
Burton Lodge on Burton Avenue off Dewsbury Road in November 1950. The building is a large Georgian house with an extension to the rear. A parked car can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Kirkstall
Bridge Road at Thrift Stores Ltd, which has a central clock tower. In the foreground is a partly collapsed stone wall, where two people stand at a bus stop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Bramley
A view along Broad Lane close to the junction with Waterloo Lane. Pictured in June 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net