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
13. Leeds in 1951
Overturned tram on a snowy day outside the University of Leeds in February 1951. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1951
'Performance was poor and you finished the ride smelling of kippers.' A man loads the furnace of his gas powered car in June 1951. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in 1951
Albion Street in April 1951. In view are Linsley Bros., gun makers (with A. Conway, solicitors, above), The Economic Leagues' offices and an empty Lynn Models Ltd, which has a cross painted through it. Also in focus is James Charles Son & Carter, estate agents and The Leeds & Holbeck Building Society, at the junction with The Headrow. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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