These 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. The images showcase life in the town through the decades and feature local landmarks as well as pubs and street scenes. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
1. 1953
A large group gather for a photograph at a dance at the Co-Op Hall in Morley. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. 1937
A crowd of people on the platform of Morley Top Station waiting for the train to Cleethorpes. They were members of the Cross Church Street Working Men's Club along with their families, on what was to become an annual trip to the seaside. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. June 1983
Britannia Road showing the junction with High Street to the left. Just visible on the far left is the Stump Cross public house. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. August 1968
Little Fountain Street from Fountain Street. On the corner is Fountain Street, tobacconist and confectioners shop. In the background part of Field Woollen Mills can be seen at the end of Little Fountain Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. 1911
A group of men, with a dog, outside the Albert Inn, on Albert Road, Morley. The occasion is not known. The inn itself was part of a terrace, Albert Row, near to the Miners Arms public house, and Morley station. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. March 1982
Wide Lane showing the factory of Silver Paint and Lacquer Co. Ltd., paint manufacturers, makers of Home Charm Paints. SPL, as it was known, was founded in 1947 by Leslie Silver. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net