Children’s Day and memories of the open air swimming pool take centre stage in this trip down memory lane. The calm and serenity of Waterloo lake is also captured on camera. 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Roundhay Park
A view from the southern end of Waterloo Lake, Roundhay Park, looking towards the boathouse. A family are in a rowing boat in the centre. Further boats are dotted across the lake, which is surrounded by trees. Pictured in June 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of Roundhay Park in the 1950s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net