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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. 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
20. Leek Street Flats
Residents nicknamed the flats Alcatraz after the notorious San Francisco jail. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leek Street Flats
This is Mariyln Steane who is pictured celebrating in April 1982 after the wait for the demolition of the flats ended. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Leek Street Flats
January 1983 and a councillor and residents prised a plaque with a crowbar from Endon Croft to symbolise the beginning of the end for the flats complex. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Leek Street Flats
This photo of Leek Street Flats was taken circa 1983 shortly before demolition. | Ray Dickinson Photo: Ray Dickinson
24. Leek Street Flats
More than 200 people gathered to see the beginning of the end for the complex, which the city would be paying a £4 million debt, at the rate of repayment in 1983.