It was a 12 months which signalled the end of 88 years of transport history as trams trundled down the tracks for the last time. The city was also building for the future with high rise flats and new estates under construction. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase memories from the suburbs including 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. Leeds city centre
A VKH 48 Leeds bus outside wool merchants Robinson and Fallows in November 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
Does this view look familiar? It's Lands Lane in June 1959 | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds city centre
The Merrion Street development area in February 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Burmantofts
June 1959 and new flats were under construction near York Road. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Preliminary work on the £4,500,000 alteration scheme for Leeds City Station. Pictured in November 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN