This collection of photos showcases life around Rawdon in the early 1990s and boasts an emphasise on traffic and travel around the suburb. The main photo shows the aftermath of a car crash which promoted nosy locals to pose for the picture. Other traffic related memories in this trip down memory lane include the inauguration of the Rawdon tram service and staff pictured at Apperley Bridge and Rawdon Station on the Leeds and Bradford Midland Railway line. The images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the village and 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: Rapturous photos take you back to Rawdon in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Rawdon in the 1910s
A postcard with 'Motor Car smash at Rawdon' on it. Group of people in the background, wearing clothes typical of the period. Pictured in June 1909. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Rawdon in the 1900s
A view taken at the inauguration of the Rawdon tram service. Tram number 120 is outside Benton Congregational Church and school, situated at junction of New Road Side and Green Lane, now Trinity Church. Pictured in May 1900. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Rawdon in the 1900s
Rawdon Littlemoor Recreation ground, laid out to commemorate the coronation of Edward VII in 1902. Opened in June 1903, railed with ornamental iron work. Triangular shape, fore-ground shows junction of Quaker Lane to left and Park Road to the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Rawdon in the 1900s
Rawdon Billing, a hillside, wooded in parts, which rises to 750 ft. It is believed an ancient gold torque was found here but there is no record of what happened to it. There is evidence of gritstone quarries. This view is to the north, with Billing House on the right. A group of children can be seen in foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Rawdon in the 1900s
Apperley Bridge and Rawdon Station on the Leeds and Bradford Midland Railway line. It opened in July 1846 and closed on March 22, 1965. Station staff are lined up outside | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net