They turn the spotlight of life in the city centre during 1951, a 12 months which feature landmarks which remain part of the cityscape to this day. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre in 1951
River Aire from inside of the Dark Arches, looking south towards old warehouses in January 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1951
The canteen of Wellington Foundry on South East end of Kirkstall Road between Bingley Street and Spark Street pictured in July 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1951
View from roundabout junction with Mabgate showing factory of Cohen and Wilks wholesale clothiers in September 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1951
Derelict toulets at rear of properties on Vicar Lane in August 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in 1951
Bridge Street through the railings of New York Road flyover in June 1951. Premises of Sydney Green wholesale clothing manufacturer can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre in 1951
Mabgate looking north on to New York Road in Septwember 1951. Cohen and Wilk's clothing factory can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net