These photos puts the brilliant into Bramley as they showcase a year in the life of the west Leeds suburb at the back end of the 1960s. They turn the spotlight on 1968 and bring into focus a range of housing estates, streets and local landmarks which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS13 home back in the day. Memories of Gamble Hill estate, Ring road, Spring Valley estate, Henconner Lane and Pudsey Road are all featured. The photos 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Bramley, Rodley and Swinnow LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Bramley in 1968
An elevated view of the junction of Pudsey Road, Wood Lane and Hough Tree Road. On the right is Boyes and Hallawell Ltd. woollen manufacturers in Hough End Mills. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Bramley in 1968
The junction of Pudsey Road, Hough Tree Road and Wood Lane. House End Mills in foreground on the corner of Pudsey Road and Hough Tree Road. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Bramley in 1968
Pudsey Road, just east of the Ring Road. People, traffic and houses visible. Construction work to the right. Street lights and telephone poles visible. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Bramley in 1968
A view looking along Pudsey Road in December 1968. Roadworks and diversion signs visible, also parked cars and a bulldozer. Two women are walking along the street. A bus can be seen in the distance. Junction with Henconner Lane visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Bramley in 1968
Looking east along Park Spring Quarry, Hough End, towards mill in background. A power shovel can be seen in the centre of the photo from December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Bramley in 1968
Poplar Rise, left, viewed from Green Hill Road in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net