They bring to life the hustle and bustle of Leeds city centre in 1956 and feature a range of shopping streets as well as landmarks. And you can almost hear the trundle of the trams as they travel down the tracks of routes including City Square, Briggate, The Headrow and Wellington Street. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
A view from Park Square West in May 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Looking east in July 1956 towards Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel, the arched leaded windows of which are visible. In the centre is the chapel's "wayside pulpit" a notice with a quote on it. On the left are the large stone premises of The Ocean, Accident & Guarantee Corp. Ltd, at number 1. In the background can be seen a new building under construction. In front of the chapel's ornate stone wall is a pedestrian barrier. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Tram no 561 at Boar Lane City Square Junction route 18 to Cross Gates. Royal Chambers can be seen on right of General Post Office visible in the background. Pictured in July 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Tram No 525 on route 16 to New Inn, Wortley Business visible Wellington Street include James Hare Limited, woollen merchants and manufacturers at no 72 Wellington Street. Pictured in July 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Park Row in July 1956. In view is The Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation Ltd. and (on the right), Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel. Behind, buildings on Basinghall Street can be seen. The chapel has a sign in its grounds. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Looking south east along Kirkgate from Central Road in July 1956. I. Stephenson Ltd. butcher, J. Sears and Co. (True Form Boot Co.) Ltd. boot and shoe dealers, Chic Modes Ltd. ladies outfitters, Farm Stores Ltd. pork butchers and the Yorkshire Penny Bank shown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net