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
13. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Premises of Hurley Brothers, motor car trimmers, at 39a Harrogate Road in September 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net