They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus a decade which featured celebrations as well as social change for the community. The main photo shows the flats at Cavalier House decorated for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. The flats were demolished after 1993 during road upgrading work on East Street, but to keep the community that lived there together, the residents were re-housed in 36 new flats built less than a mile away on Easy Road. This gallery also features rows of terraced houses as well as a pub which helped the community rest and unwind. The photos 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: 26 radical photos take you back to Richmond Hill in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
The flats at Cavalier House, between East Street and Bow Street, decorated for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
The Fleece Inn, owned by the Albion Brewery, on York Road. The licencee is Gertrude Sammonds and an advertisement for Mercer's Meat Stout is in the window. Tram lines are on the street and tram cables are overhead. Pictured in September 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
This view from May 1956 looks north at the junction with Dawlish Avenue. Hardwick's pastries and cakes is on end of row of three storey brick terraces with dormer windows. Large advertising sign for Stork margarine on gable end. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
This photo shows the Fleece Inn on York Road. The Inn is an Albion Brewery, and the licensee is Gertrude Sammons. A sign for 'Mercer's Meat Stout' is visible to the right. Tramlines and cables visible. Pictured in September 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
A view from October 1950 looking down Berking Avenue from York Road, with the premises of John Curtis & Son Ltd, store equipment, on the right and Hardy's Motor Radiator Company on the left. York Road has tram tracks and overhead power lines. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Richmond Hill in the 1950s
Chantrell Street in June 1950. The houses have been cornered off by rope and various objects such as ladders and saw horses. Two women are stood by a van with a dog and are looking at the camera. The New Regent Hotel is visible to the left of the photo. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net