They turn back the clock to the 1960s and bring into focus well travelled streets, shops, pubs, schools and local landmarks which will be familiar to a generation of people who called Sheepscar home back in the day. The images provide a fascinating snapshot of life around LS2 and 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: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Sheepscar in the 1960s
A view from November 1968 looking north-east at numbers 8 to 14 Roundhay Road (on the right). Number 8 is the Victoria pub, which has signs advertising Tetley's Ales. In the foreground, a traffic policeman directs cars and vans across the junction with Manor Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Sheepscar in the 1960s
This view from November 1968 looks north-east along the east side of Chapeltown Road. Sheepscar Library is on the right. Cars and a number 20, Dewsbury Road bus are on the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Looking north-east down Barrack Street from the junction with Meanwood Road, where a policeman in a crash helmet is directing traffic. On the left is a building site with a dumper truck on it. A house has been demolished at the end of Barrack Street, on the right. Pictured in November 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Meanwood Road in November 1968. Numbers 74 to 80 Meanwood Road, Leeds 7. The New Inn pub can be seen. A truck, a number 8 bus to Cottingley and many cars wait at the junction. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Looking east from North Street to Sheepscar Street South in November 1968. To the rear of the photo is Appleyard of Leeds Ltd. garage and showrooms and in front is the petrol station which was an island site on Sheepscar Street South. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Sheepscar in the 1960s
A view looking east from North Street to Sheepscar Street South. On the left is Appleyard of Leeds Ltd. In the distance are two large brick chimneys. Traffic is queuing at traffic lights in the centre of the photo. On the right are the terraced houses of Vulcan Street. Pictured in November 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net