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
7. June 1939
Burmantofts Street showing the junction of Great Garden Street. The next junction is upper Burmantofts Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. 1938
A double decker bus, number 76, photographed at Leeds City Transport Tram Depot and Bus Garage in Torre Road. The destination signs read Eastgate and Blackman Lane. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. June 1933
A terraced house on Cranberry Street, off York Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Year unknown
Accommodation Road, with group of small children to left of picture, standing next to gas lamp. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Circa 1969-1977
Different styles of housing in the Beckett Street area of Burmantofts. To the left is a high rise block of flats with smaller maisonette style apartments with built in garages seen to the right. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net