Yeadon Tarn, Yeadon High Street, Yeadon Stoop, Yeadon Airport and Yeadon Town Hall are all in focus as well as Aireborough Grammar School which originally opened as Yeadon and Guiseley Secondary School. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Yeadon in the 1950s
A 1950s view of Yeadon High Street, busy with delivery vehicles. The ornate white building in the centre was originally Yeadon Picture House which opened on Monday, August 3, 1925, with a showing of 'The Man Who Came Back' starring George O'Brian and Dorothy MacKaill. The silent film was accompanied by orchestral music by the Melody Quartet. Seat prices at that time were 4d and 6d in the arena and 9d on the balcony. It survived for many years as a cinema before becoming a Bingo Hall, before the building housed The Aviator pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Yeadon in the 1950s
A MAP bungalow located on the Westfield estate in 1955. This is an example of the temporary homes which were erected in the Yeadon area to provide accommodation for people working at the AVRO Company. MAP (Ministry of Aircraft Production) brought in many workers to boost production. AVRO Lancasters and AVRO Ansons were two of the types of Aircraft which were built in Yeadon. This view of property prior to demolition. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Yeadon in the 1950s
A view of Yeadon Tarn in 1955. On the left is a walkway and board walk for Yeadon Sailing club. Yachts and crew can be seen. The remains of waterside mill are visible, the large building which is next to the sail is called Ingots building and still stands, now headquarters of Headrow Housing. This is looking towards Cemetery Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Yeadon in the 1950s
Yeadon Stoop at its original location, the junction of Warren House Lane and Harrogate Road. Pictured in 1957. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Yeadon in the 1950s
Aerobatic pilot Leon Biancotto touches down at Yeadon Airport in May 1959. He visted the airport on a number of occasions to give daring shows, including flying upside down a few feet from the deck. He was tragically killed during a practice flight in 1960. | YPN Photo: YPN