This is Maria von Trapp who was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family. She wrote the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, which was published in 1949 and was the inspiration for the 1956 West German film The Trapp Family, which in turn inspired the 1959 Broadway musical The Sound of Music and its 1965 film version. This photo was taken during a visit to Leeds in 1950 - the reason of which is unknown - and is one of 12 charting a year of memories around the city. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from the suburbs with Kippax, Armley and Kirkstall all in focus. 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. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp pictured on a visit to Leeds in October 1950. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
Looking along Albion Walk in November 1950 past J.H. Bean plumbers merchants on Upper Mill Hill. Miles and Mountford fancy leather goods dealers is partially visible on Albion Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Clerks employed at the showrooms of Appleyard of Leeds, Ltd. are pictured burning 20,000 gallons of petrol - on paper - at the showrooms in May 1950. Coupons and correspondence associated with petrol rationing. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds city centre
Looking east from Leeds Bridge, past British Waterways warehouses. In the distance can be seen the warehouse of Joseph Rank Ltd, Millers, later to become Calls Landing Restaurant complex. Pictured in October 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Snooker star Joe Davis in action at Peoples Hall in September 1950 where was playing a five day series with Willie Smith. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Woodhouse
Fenton Street at the junction with Fenton Place, looking north-west in November 1950. The three nearest properties have their doors and windows bricked up. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net