These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Burmantofts down the decades and feature local landmarks. The images 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: York Road in 29 photos - A snapshot of life on this busy east Leeds route through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. May/June 1964
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church standing at Woodpecker Junction. The coaches are in New York Road, the properties to the right are in Burmantofts Street. Marsh Lane goes off from the bottom left-hand corner. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Year unknown
Apple Street looking north from the York Road end towards Great Garden Street. Terraced houses are on both sides of the road with a sunken footpath on the left. The street was demolished in the 1930s. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. May 1914
Branch of Leeds Industrial Co-Operative Society (L.I.C.S), junction of Burmantofts Street and Grimston Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. November 1929
This is Black Bank Farm located off York Road, in the Torre Lane area. Home for several generations to the Iveson family. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. August 1930
Nippet Lane. On the left is a fish and chip shop. To the right is St Stephen's Road with a pickle factory seen centrally. The houses in the distance are on Torre Road where Burmantofts pottery and brick factory was sited. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. November 1938
Broadfoot Street off Accommodation Road in state of demolition. Some buildings have been removed. Some appear derelict with missing windows and doors. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net