1949 will be remembered as a 12 months which featured a visit to the city by the Royal Highnesses The Prince Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh. Thousands lined he streets of The Headrow to catch a glimpse of the royal couple while thousands turned out for Children's Day which featured an appearance from the future Queen and her husband to be.
Enjoy these photo memories showcasing a year in the life of Leeds.
Tram no.473 following an accident in Swinegate depot when it derailed and fell into a pit, ending at an angle of about 45 degrees. Pictured in September 1949. This former Hull car never ran in service again and was burned at Low Fields Road Yard on May 16, 1950.
The junction of West Street with New Park Street and a disused two storey building with wood decoration around doors. An open truck with kegs or barrels is visible. Pictured in September 1949.
The facade of Denison Hall (nursing home,) looking north with gardens in front pictured in September 1949. Denison Hall was built in 1786 by William Lindley for John (Wilkinson) Denison. In 1796 it was leased by Sir Richard van Bempe Johnstone. Later, in 1806, Harry Wormald became the owner. George Rawson next developed the estate in 1824. The Hall was divided into two residences but remained in single ownership until it was sold in 1912 by Edmund Wilson who had lived in the western house. By 1917 it had become a nursing home and in 1962 an old peoples home. After 1989 it was empty for some years before being converted into apartments.
Inside Denison Hall, showing an entrance vestibule, cantilevered staircase with wrought iron balustrade. Decorated plaster columns, floor tiles, carpet and various items of furniture and ornaments. Pictured in September 1949.
Derelict property off St James' Street.The Civic Hall can just be seen in the background. Pictured in September 1949.
Leeds Town Hall hosted the Yorkshire v County Durham Inter County Brass Band contest in November 1949. Pictured is double bass player Arthur Major Dodd from Murton, Colliery, Durham
Sir Anthony Eden during a tour of the West Leeds Division on the eve of polling in July 1949
Leeds varsity women's boat club regatta Swillington Bridge in May 1949
Princess Elizabeth addresses the crowd at Children's Day at Roundhay Park
The Marsden Monument in Leeds city centre pictured in June 1949.
Kirkstall Power Station pictured in April 1949.
This London type taxi was on service in Leeds in July 1949. With its high body and cut away luggage comaprtment, it is said to be more immediately recognisable as a taxi than other Leeds taxis. This attribute, it is hoped, will reduce "dead" mileage.
The south-west side of The Headrow showing number 115 The Guildford Hotel and number 117 Kidds Business Service Ltd in December 1949. A man stands in front with a measuring stick. To the far left is the entrance to Green Dragon Yard, to the far right is Basinghall Street.
A view from the top of the University fo Leeds in September 1949 looking up Woodhouse Lane.
Marsh Lane roundabout pictured in May 1949.