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

13. Bramley in 1968
The Ring Road in Bramley looking south east towards Pudsey Road junction in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Bramley in 1968
Looking north east across Bramley Ring Road towards Spring Valley area. Pictured in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15. Bramley in 1968
Looking east along Ring Road at Bramley in December 1968. | Leeds Department of Planning Photo: Leeds Department of Planning

16. Bramley in 1968
Looking east along Ring Road Bramley, with Spring Valley Crescent joining from the left. | Leeds Department of Planning Photo: Leeds Department of Planning

17. Bramley in 1968
The view from December 1968 looks west along Stanningley Road towards Town End. Green Hill Mount can be seen on the left. The Regent garage, J. & C. Ltd. serge manufacturers and Thomas I. Bennett Ltd. car sales and service building can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18. Bramley in 1968
Houses just off Bramley Ring Road in December 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


