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
7. Bramley in 1968
A view looking east across Henconner Lane at Bramley Bus Depot. Two buses and a van are visible. Pictured December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Bramley in 1968
The Ring Road, just north of Pudsey Road. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Bramley in 1968
Looking east north east down Bramley Ring Road. The Spring Valley Estate can be seen on the left. Cars are on the road and one is parked to the left near a construction crane with tank tracks. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Bramley in 1968
Looking north east over the junction of Pudsey Road and Ring Road, Bramley and Farnley. Houses in background are part of Gamble Hill estate. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Bramley in 1968
The junction of Ring Road, Bramley and Farnley, and Pudsey Road. Gamble Hill housing estate is behind. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Bramley in 1968
The junction of Pudsey and Ring Road Bramley. Gamble Hill estate in the background to the right. Hough End visible to the left. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net