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
13. Morley in the 1960s
A view looking along Oddfellow Street from the junction with Wesley Street towards Fountain Street in August 1968. A block of terraced houses have been demolished on the left and a car is parked in the waste ground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Morley in the 1960s
A view of number 6a Church Street, a three storey terraced property in April 1967. On the gable end are a number of advertising signs including, Turog big taste brown bread, W. Mountain and Son Ltd, Agricultural Horticultural Engineers, and an election poster, Vote Morley number 1 E.V. Finnigan, Independent'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Morley in the 1960s
A man walks along Wesley Street looking towards Cross Street. Pictured in March 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Morley in the 1960s
Two women and two children walk along Troy Road in August 1968. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Morley in the 1960s
Fountain Street at the junction with Little Fountain Street in August 1968. The shop is a tobacconist and confectioners owned by M. and M. Knowles. The bridge over the railway lines can be seen to the left. A woman is crossing Little Fountain Street in front of a parked car. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Morley in the 1960s
New Street in August 1968 in a view looking from Wesley Street. The original cobbled street has been tarmaced and repaired in places. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net