Bird's eye view photos take you around Leeds in the early 1950s

All four corners of Leeds are featured in these wonderful aerial shots of the city taken in the early 1950s.

They showcase a city from above in 1953 at a time the rationing of sweets, introduced during World War II, ended, while The Good Old Days, filmed at the Leeds City Varieties, began its 30-year run on BBC Television. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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