These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the community 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. LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Cookridge Lane and Green Lane
This view from July 1952 looks up Cookridge Lane at the junction with Green Lane. A telegraph pole and a woman can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Beck Plantation
A view of open fields in July 1951 with Beck Plantation in the distance, near Derbyshire Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Cocker Hill Farm
Cocker Hill Farm at Cookridge. This building is thought to date from the late 1700s, and was used as a stable or mistal. On the left large quoins or corner stones can be seen in the wall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Cookridge boundary track
An ancient path between Farrar Lane and New Adel Lane, making the boundary of Cookridge. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Roman coffin
One of two Roman stone coffins at Cocker Hill Farm mentioned by historian Ralph Thoresby in his work. Ducatus Leodiensis. He states that they were used by local farmers as watering troughs. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Cookridge Cafe
Located on what is now Haigh Wood Road, this cafe was housed in a disused railway carriage. It faced the railway line and was run by J. Swailes. Visitors to Cookridge Hospital would call for refreshments. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net