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
13. Leeds city centre
Tram No 147 travelling along Briggate on route 15 Whingate in Auguust 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Tram no. 538 travelling along Wellington Street on route no. 18 to Cross Gates in September 1954. James Hare Ltd., woollen merchants and manufacturers can be seen. National bus station is visible on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Sovereign Street in October 1954 showing tram number 163 on route number 5 to Beeston. Charles Walker and Co Mill furnishers can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Damage to wall of premises of Leeds Marble and Heating Works on Woodhouse Lane in March 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net