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
14. Leeds city centre
The United Leeds Hospitals Board's new laundry at Whitehall Mills in November 1959. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Leeds city centre
June 1959 and the Garden of Rest at Eastgate in the city centre with Leeds Bus Station in the background. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
A new electronic sorting machine at Leeds Head Post Office in December 1959 avoids the customary overcrowding and handles mail faster. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Leeds city centre
November 1959 and the last tram to run in Leeds enters the depot after its final journey to be met by a large crowd lining the route. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Leeds city centre
Hundreds of people queued in Albion Street in October 1959 for next year's holidays. | YPN Photo: YPN