This collection of photos turns back the clock to the 1910s and highlights the community’s links to coal against a backdrop of the wonder of nature. The area’s green spaces are also in focus with Sissons Wood and Middleton Park all featured. 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: Mesmerising photos take you back to Middleton in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Middleton in the 1910s
Parkland looking towards Middleton Lodge which can just be seen on left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Middleton in the 1910s
Middleton Colliery's pit hill looking from Belle Isle Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Middleton in the 1910s
View looking towards spire of St Mary's Church which is on Town Street. New Lane can be seen behind hedgerow. Pictured in August 1918. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Middleton in the 1910s
A view of a drive through the woods up to Middleton Lodge, showing a tree-lined track with branches overhanging. Pictured in August 1918. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Middleton in the 1910s
Path and woodland in Sissons Wood. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net