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
25. Belle Isle
A block of shops at the corner of Belle Isle Road and Moor Road containing Gallons Ltd., a greengrocers, Andersons Newsagent and Stationers, R. H. Price Butchers and E. H. Batty's fruit and vegetables. Pictured in March 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Hunslet
A view looking north down Balm Road from the entrance to Robinson's scrap metal yard. Pictured in December 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
27. Meanwood
Junction of Bentley Lane with Grove Lane in February 1952, showing a pair of semi-detached houses, with the premises of E. Hawkshaw, newsagent, on the end. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. Wortley
Blue Hill Lane in February 1953 from near the junction with Tong Road. The picture shows the unmade, muddy surface with tyre tracks. The roofs of houses are visible on the right, beyond a wire mesh fence. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
29. Kirkstall
Junction of Spen Lane and Abbey Walk in July 1950. The photo has the proposed widening painted onto it to show how it will look. The white rendered house on the far right is the end of a row of cottages known as Hark to Rover. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
30. Stanningley
A view of the railway sidings outside Samuel Butler & Co Ltd at their Albion works in January 1955. The wagons are loaded with bridge girders ready for delivery to the new bridge at Cross Gates. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net