They turn the spotlight of life in the city centre during 1954 and capture the changing face of transport in Leeds. Trams on Briggate, Kirkgate, Wellington Street, Vicar Lane and Cookridge Street all in focus in this collection of images which also feature gems of Leeds Central Station from back in the day. They 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: Changing face of Leeds city centre in 1953 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre in 1954
Tram no 172 on Kirkgate at the junction with Call Lane on route no 9 to Dewsbury Road in October 1954. The Scotsman Hotel can be seen on the corner of Call Lane with Walkers drapers at Kirkgate also visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1954
Tram no 516 pictured on Kirkgate on route no 9 to Dewsbury Road in October 1954. It has been noted on the photograph that view was taken in connection with burst water main. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1954
Nether Mills from the River Aire pictured in March 1954. The building is derelict, and has a large chimney behind. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
Tram no 199 is pictured entering the tram depot on Swinegate in September 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
September 1954 and tram no 509 is pictured travelling along Cookridge Street towards the junction with Great George Street on route 27 to Hyde Park. I Harris Grocers can be seen on the corner of Cookridge Street. Y W C Club and Cafe can also be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Tram No 6 on Route 16 to the New Inn in October 1954. The tram is on Kirkgate at the side of Kirkgate Market and the camera is looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Adverts for Mackeson's Stout and Tizer can be seen on the side and front of the tram. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net