1953 will live long in the memory as a party to remember with communities taking to the streets for good food, good company and good times. The coronation of Elizabeth II took place in June 1953 at Westminster Abbey. She had acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI. This gallery focuses on the locals celebrations and also features city centre landmarks as well as taking you on a whistle stop tour around the city suburbs. The images 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 1953
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1953. PIC: Anthony Thompson Photo: Anthony Thompson
14. Leeds in 1953
Cleaning out the train compartments at the Neville Hill Depot in Leeds. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1953
City Square on its way to Halton via route 20. In the background on the left is the Majestic Cinema, then the junction with Quebec Street, and the General Post Office on the right. Decorations are still in evidence following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2. Photo: Tramway Museum Society
17. Leeds in 1953
The corner of Park Lane and Park Cross Street pictured in April 1953. In focus are Moods Tourist Office, Vince's boot and shoe dealers and Yorkshire Training College of Music. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds in 1953
B.A. Robinson's garage on Park Square West pictured in April 1953. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net