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
13. Year unknown
Beckett Street School built in 1885. The school eventually became known as Lincoln Green Primary School but the building was demolished and the site is now a car park for St. James's Hospital. | jpimedia Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. 1937
Party to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. These are the residents of the lower part of Nippet Terrace and the owners of 82 and 84 Accommodation Road in St Stephen's School. | other
16. October 1934
The Baptist Church on York Road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The corner of Acorn Street and Great Garden Street, showing back-to-back terraced houses, children in street, and corner shop with striped barbers pole and poster for Lyons Tea. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. June 1949
The recreation ground on Beckett Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net