They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus traffic and travel as well as local landmarks including Allerton Hall and shops on Harrogate Road. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs: Chapel Allerton, Sheepscar, Chapeltown and Little London LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The entrance to premises of J.W. Atkinson, plumbers and electrical engineers on Scott Hall Road pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The west side of Harrogate Road in December 1954 showing number 71, Ainsleys Bakery. A car is parked on the left. Advertising posters for Grand Theatre, Forum Cinema, Theatre Royal, BSA Bicycles, Atlas Lamps, Milk, Carols Chocolate and Sharps toffee are visible, among other small ones. Tram tracks and cobbles are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The entrance to J. W. Atkinson Ltd. plumbers and electrical engineers at number 590A Scott Hall Road in November 1950. Houses on Woodcliffe Crescent are visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The premises of J.W. Atkinson, plumbers and electrical engineers, at number 590a Scott Hall Road. At the back of the yard is a row of seven garages, in front (on the right) are two caravans. To the left a man walks away from a parked van. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
A view looking south along Church Lane to junction with Harrogate Road in May 1957. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Stables on Gledhow Park Drive. The centre building has a clock on the front. A stone wall and field are in the foreground. A lamp is on the side of a building and large stone gateposts are visible. It was in the grounds of the former Chapel Allerton Hospital. Pictured in May 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net