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
19. Leeds city centre in 1951
Boar Lane in April 1951 showing shops; Elsters, J. Jones, The National Provincial Bank, the Westminster Bank and the Cooperative Building Society. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre in 1951
Briggate in June 1951 showing a line of trams, including ex-London Feltham no.502 in front, bound for Lawnswood on route no.1. The junction with Boar Lane is in the background on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre in 1951
Boar Lane (centre) at the busy junctions with Park Row (left) and Bishopgate Street (right) with junction with Wellington Street behind the camera. This photo dates back to January 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre in 1951
A tea party given by Francis Laidler at the Theatre Royal in March 1951 for the youngsters playing the 'Twelve Little Sunbeams' in his production of Humpty Dumpty. Each Sunbeam was given a present and a bouquet. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. Leeds city centre in 1951
Park Square on a summer's day in August 1951 where a woman and several children are relaxing. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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