11 ace photos take you back to Alwoodley in the 1950s
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They chart a decade in the life of the north Leeds suburb as the 1950s falls under the spotlight. Local landmarks as well as shops and housing estates are featured in this wonderful rewind,. 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...

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