These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the town 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. READ MORE: 20 unseen photos of Kippax through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. February 1984
View of Garforth Cliff caravan park, a site for static and mobile caravans. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. 1997
View of the M1 motorway expansion under construction showing the newly built bridge to carry Barwick Road across the motorway. Image courtesy of Leslie Cole. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. November 2007
Main Street showing the junction with Greensway in the foreground. Shops visible include HSBC Bank and Mike Dobson's estate agents, Emsley's solicitors and estate agents, a chemist, a post office and a Co-op store on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net