It brings together nativity scenes and Christmas concerts at schools across Leeds down the decades. They feature pupils dressed as Joseph and Mary, the Angel Gabriel, innkeepers, wise men and animals all in costumes probably made by long-suffering parents. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of Leeds community Christmas lights switch-ons in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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1. Christmas nativity
Enjoy these photo memories of nativity plays and Christmas productions staged in Leeds. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Headingley
The nativity play at Brudenell Road Primary School in December 1997. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Headingley
Pupils from St Agnes School rehearse for their nativity play in December 1997 with the use of real animals. Pictured, from left, are Chantelle Watson, Richard Hartley, Sophia Wasti and Ellen Naylor. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Leeds city centre
Patients at Leeds General Infirmary staged a nativity in December 1997. Pictured, from left, are Holly Wade, Daniel Smith, Megan Evans, Hannah Benson, Hannah Sparks and Caitlin Gaston. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
5. Garforth
Children from Barley Hill Road School who took part in a Christmas concert around 1949 or 1950. The photograph was supplied by Marjorie Dobbins | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Meanwood
Children in a scene from a Nativity play at . A doll representing baby Jesus lies in a small straw-filled crib, whilst three children dressed as the Wise Men are presenting gifts to two dressed as Mary and Joseph. A decorated Christmas tree can be seen in the background. Bentley Lane School was built in the early 1930s, and closed in 2004. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net