1954 is the year in focus with landmarks, street scenes and news stories making the headlines all featured in this fabulous trip down memory lane. It was a 12 months which saw statutes being given a wash-down and trams trundling down the tracks. It also proved to be a year of tragedy after a fire led to the death of three people. 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: 14 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1950 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
Leeds Central Station on Wellington Street, showing the car park to the right in March 1954.. The warehouse of James Hare Ltd, woollen merchants and manufacturers, of 72 Wellington Street, can be seen on the far right. | British Railways Photo: British Railways
8. Leeds city centre in 1954
Tram no 172 on Kirkgate at the junction with Call Lane on route no 9 to Dewsbury Road in October 1954. The Scotsman Hotel can be seen on the corner of Call Lane with Walkers drapers at Kirkgate also visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1954
Tram no 516 pictured on Kirkgate on route no 9 to Dewsbury Road in October 1954. It has been noted on the photograph that view was taken in connection with burst water main. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1954
Nether Mills from the River Aire pictured in March 1954. The building is derelict, and has a large chimney behind. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Tram no 199 is pictured entering the tram depot on Swinegate in September 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
September 1954 and tram no 509 is pictured travelling along Cookridge Street towards the junction with Great George Street on route 27 to Hyde Park. I Harris Grocers can be seen on the corner of Cookridge Street. Y W C Club and Cafe can also be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net