The mini gallery of memories turn the spotlight on Buslingthorpe - located just a mile away from Leeds city centre - during the 1950s and 1960s. Local landmarks, factories and streets which now have no name after being demolished as part of slum clearance are all featured in the round up. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

7. Buslingthorpe in the 1960s
Buslingthorpe Lane in August 1962. On the left edge of this view, part of Meanwood Road is visible. The premises of Binns of Leeds can be seen, Ford and Lambretta dealers who also had a School of Motoring. Moving right is a grocers at the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane at number 282 Meanwood Road, business of A. Smith. Number 142 Buslingthorpe Lane follows with cleared lane on the right edge. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

8. Buslingthorpe in the 1950s
A view looking north west from Spring Hill in June 1950. The factory is possibly Springwell Works. Houses on Woodhouse Ridge can be seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


