These photos are sure to evoke memories for those who called Meanwood home in the 1960s. They feature streets which were included in slum clearance plans for the area as well as shops and local landmarks including the Meanwood Institute. They are published courtesy of 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: 12 unseen photos of Headingley down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Meanwood in the 1960s
Meanwood Laundry on Church Lane in March 1966. The entrance to the office can be seen on the left. There had been a laundry on this site since the early 1900s. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Meanwood in the 1960s
Backs of houses on Church Lane then Providence Square following to the right. The view looks in the direction of Headingley. Houses in foreground included in slum clearance plans for the Green Road area. Pictured in March 1966. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Meanwood in the 1960s
Do you remember this grocer's shop on Green Lane, pictured in March 1966? | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net