This gallery of memories transports you to the heart of Leeds in 1949 with lorries, cars, vans, buses and trams waiting patiently on Leeds Bridge to get onto Briggate. This collection of photos from the year also feature city centre landmarks, shops and familiar streets. 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: Memories of loved and lost Leeds city centre pubs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Looking north onto Briggate in November 1949. The nearest lorry and van have signs for 'J. Marsland & Sons Ltd.' and 'Tapp & Toothill Limited' on them respectively. A number 10 tram to Compton Road is visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
Looking north from Leeds Bridge onto Briggate in November 1949. Trams, cars and vans are visible. The trams include the number 11 to Gipton Estate and number 6 to Meanwood. Advertisements are on the trams for The News, Leeds Permanent, Melbourne ales and one for the beverage, Bournvita, is visible on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Looking North-West along Mill Street in October 1949 , with Cawood Street Yard to the left. Two lorries are parked in the distance with white sheets covering their load. A cat can be seen in the bottom right hand corner. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
Premises of Hick Brothers, ironmongers and tinners, at 17 - 19 Bridge End at Leeds Bridge. Pictured in November 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
This photo from November 1949 looks north west along New York Road from Quarry Hill flats with close up of pavement. Central bollards and paving in middle of road and sloping bank with shrubs and steps up other side. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
New York Road in November 1949 .This view looks north east from Quarry Hill side towards St Mary's church in background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net