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
19. Hyde Park
Brudenell Grove in Niovember 1954. To the left of the photograph is a row of terraced shops - 'J. Ashworth, boot repairs'; 'Edna Marfitt, drapers' and 'Fred Carr, television, radio and electrical installations'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre
Boar Lane looking down White Horse Street. Many shops can be seen including Trinity Press Printers, The Direct Raincoat Co., Finleys tobacconists, Singers Sewing Machine shop, Tobacco Services and an auction room. Pictured in July 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre
Assembly Street in the city centre. The three storey brick built works of Regent Ltd (printers) on the left side of which is E. Orfords garage and Car saleroom and Raine Bros. plumbers merchants on the right. Pictured in May 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Bramley
Two rows of brick terrace houses on Aston Street in February 1953. They have slate roofs and ornate chimney pots. The roads are unmettled and un-graded. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. November 1950
Albion Walk in the city centre past J.H. Bean plumbers merchants on Upper Mill Hill. Miles and Mountford fancy leather goods dealers is partially visible on Albion Street. | jpimedia Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. Hunslet
Belle Isle Road in Hunslet, looking south towards an iron railway bridge. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net