They rewind to 1951, a 12 months which featured plenty of talking points for city residents ranging from the serious through to the downright bonkers. Notable events included a packed three month programme of local events to mark the Festival of Britain and towards the end of the year a General Election which the Labour Party won with a slim majority of just five seats. Enjoy these photo memories from a year to remember. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1951
Great George Street entrance to Leeds Town Hall, a double decker AEC/Roe, built around 1930, then cut down and converted to use as transport for the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. This was in June 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1951
A view of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Wellington Bridge in October 1951. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds in 1951
The Lord Mayor, Francis Hugh O'Donnell arrives at the Odeon Cinema to perform the official opening of the Festival of Britain Information Bureau. The Festival of Britain Committee of Leeds City Council had organised a full programme of events, concerts and exhibitions all over the Leeds District to run from the beginning of May until the end of July 1951. The main Exhibition site was at Woodhouse Moor and the opening ceremony was performed by H.R.H. The Princess Royal on June 23, 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1951
The canteen of Wellington Foundry on Kirkstall Road between Bingley Street and Spark Street pictured in July 1951. This is a two storey plain brick building with casement windows possibly belonging to Fairbairn, Lawson, Combe, Barbour Ltd, engineers, which are located on the opposite side of Kirstall Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1951
The Black Bull Hotel on Hunslet Road pictured in June 1951. The Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd, is visible on the right hand side of the photo. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1951
New York Road from Eastgate towards Mabgate and Regent Street in June 1951. The photograph was taken from an area of waste land surrounded by wooden fencing, walls and railings. Over the road is the Yorkshire Penny Bank Ltd. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net