Hunslet Grange - also known as Leek Street flats - were built in 1968 were arranged in blocks of six or seven storeys, with overhead walkways connecting the blocks. They proved popular but soon problems with damp and condensation began to develop and the heating systems proved inadequate. Demolished in 1983 these rarely seen photos showcase their rise and fall. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Ray Dickinson 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.Did you live at the flats back in the day? READ MORE: 19 photo memories of Hunslet from the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leek Street Flats
They complained of damp with condensation beginning to develop as well as inadequate heating systems. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Leek Street Flats
Dr Abdul Rab, his wife and three young children, were told to leave the flat in Endon Croft after the 20ft-high block tilted towards the ground. Workmen immediately sealed off the area below and put up a safety net. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Leek Street Flats
Is this the Leek Street flats you remember? Pictured in December 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leek Street Flats
July 1982 and a family-of-five had to be evacuated after a two-ton concrete block threatened to crash through the roof. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Leek Street Flats
Hunslet Road showing part of Leek Street Flats. These particular flats were known as Larchfield Dene. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net