They showcase a calm and gentle slice of semi-rural life around the community during the 1960s, and feature panoramic views, beauty spots, local landmarks as well as capturing change with the building of the M62 motorway. The images are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive who collection is housed on 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
13. West Ardsley in the 1960s
This ancient house is an example of house building dating from Elizabethan times, being late 15th or early16th century. The stone built house was listed at one time and was in use as a barn but has since been demolished. It was on Pump Lane off Haigh Moor Road. Pictured in July 1965. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
15. West Ardsley in the 1960s
The construction of Rein Road Bridge over the new M62 in progress. Howley Park Brickworks are visible in the background, left. Pictured in July 1969. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
16. West Ardsley in the 1960s
This photo from July 1966 looks from Dunningley across Dewsbury to Tingley Gasworks. The land is owned by Thomas W. Ward of Sheffield. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
17. West Ardsley in the 1960s
Work in progress on digging out stone from Robin Hood Quarries in July 1968. It was to be used in the construction of the new motorway, the M62 and M1. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
18. West Ardsley in the 1960s
Photo taken looking through the barn door at Dunningley Farm in July 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive