These fantastic photos showcase 1960s Morley in vibrant colour. These images celebrate life in the town during a decade of change and feature local landmarks as well as a community fiercely proud of its independent heritage and history. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive, a collection housed on 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 in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. August 1961
The fire brigade are working hard to put out the fire which raged through the Albert Mill. The view looks down Wellington Street to Queen Street. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
8. December 1961
Christmas morning carol singing on Great Northern Street by members of Morley Friends' Adult School Men's Class. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
9. July 1960
The clubhouse of Howley Hall Golf Course, once the Bailiff's House of Howley Hall, and on the left the old farmhouse of Howley Hall Farm. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
10. May 1965
The Conservative Committee Rooms on Hunger Hill, seen from Fountain Street, on election day. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
11. December 1962
Members of the Morley Friends' Adult School singing outside their premises just before 12 o'clock midnight and the change over to the New Year. Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis
12. December 1961
It was the custom of the Men's Class at Morley Friends' Adult School to raise some money for the upkeep of the building by going to member's houses on Christmas Day morning singing Christmas carols Photo: David Atkinson Archive, Leodis