The memories feature shops, mills and local landmarks as well as the faces of the town’s residents as they go about their everyday business. The images 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: Morley in 1962 – When a landmark rose like a phoenix from the flames LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Morley in the 1960s
A bird's eye view of Morley in 1968. Housing, shopping and industrial areas are in focus. The Town Hall is visible in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Morley in 1967
Morley Bottoms looking from Troy Road pictured in April 1967. Shops on Cheapside, Morley Bottoms can be seen to the left, one with a white awning outside. Prospect Mill can be seen in the background on the hill with chimneys to the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Morley in the 1960s
Springfield View, which consisted of a row of terraced houses on Victoria Road. To the right are the premises of F. Cardwell, General Store. Signs in the window and at the front of the property include 'Brooke Bond Tea', 'Capstan', 'Typhoo Tea' and 'Players'. Pictured in April 1967. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Morley in the 1960s
Terraced houses on Commercial Square off Commercial Street with a line of washing across. A mini is parked to the right of the Square. Pictured in April 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Morley in the 1960s
Three children pose for the photograph on Hunger Hill in June 1965. In the centre of the photograph are the premises of John Bragg, bagging, rag and waste merchant. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Morley in the 1960s
Barker Square pictured in August 1968. Number 1 in the foreground is a general store at the corner with Commercial Street. The shop window on Commercial Street is full of jars of sweets. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


