They turn back the clock to the1950s and showcase the sights and sounds of Vicar Lane. Shops and pubs are featured as well as trams and other landmarks of interest from the decade. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive 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: 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. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
A view looking west along Kirkgate from Vicar Lane and New Market Street in April 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
Shops next to Mark Court pictured in February 1953. On the right is Douthwaite and Co, in the middle is the Central Hosiery Co Ltd with cafe and snack bar underneath. At the left on the corner of Templar Street is the Templar Hotel advertising Melbourne Ales. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
Tram No 6 on Route 16 to the New Inn. The tram is on Kirkgate at the side of Kirkgate Market and the camera is looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Adverts for Mackeson's Stout and Tizer can be seen on the side and front of the tram. Pictured in October 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
New Market Street and onwards to Vicar Lane from the roof of the Corn Exchange. Pictured in August 1956. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
Tram no. 225 on route no. 5 to Beeston, on the last day of tram services from the city centre to Beeston in November 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Vicar Lane in the 1950s
National Provincial Bank, Commercial Restaurant, Maxwells clothes shop, tram lines and tram wires are in focus from December 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net