These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life of Meanwood down the decades and feature local landmarks. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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: 36 unseen photos of Chapel Allerton through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. July 1977
Generations of children who had played on a piece of rough land off Meanwood Road now find it is not theirs and is going to be fenced off. A neighbour plans to enclose the land, near Sugar Well Hill, to graze his horses in safety. | jpimedia
20. March 1989
A conservationist claimed developers had created a 'Suez Canal' in the heart of Meanwood Valley. | jpimedia
21. March 1983
Residents in a Meanwood street woke up, drew their curtains and were startled to find themselves looking out on new neighbours - seven traveller caravans. | jpimedia
22. April 1992
Youngsters at Bentley Primary were cleaning up are area around the school but couldn't shift this car out of Meanwood Beck. | jpimedia
23. March 1993
Do you remember Websdales of Meanwood? A family business with more than 50 years experience it specialised in electrical, sales, sales and repairs. | jpimedia
