The images provide a fascinating snapshot of life at UK's largest social housing complex down the decades. Housing 3,000 residents they were seen as a modern build at the time which included lifts, electric lighting, and a launderette. The flats were popular, encouraging a sense of community through the highly communal way of living. Yet despite being deemed ahead of their time the flats were demolished in 1978 due to their poor condition. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The rise and fall of Leeds Quarry Hill Flats
1. Quarry Hill Flats
Flats construction in April 1937. The junction of New York Road, to the forefront, continues as York Road over the roundabout. Regent Street and Mabgate are to the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Quarry Hill Flats
Living room in 1939. Furnished in typical 1930s style, the layout of the room makes the fire the focal point, with comfortable seating arranged near it. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Quarry Hill Flats
Taken in July 1951, this aerial view looks over Quarry Hill from New York Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Quarry Hill Flats
Basic plan for Quarry Hill flats in the early 1930s. This area is thought to have been one of the oldest inhabited areas of Leeds. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Quarry Hill Flats
November 1939. A small amount was added to the rent of tenants for use of the laundry. The laundry was later modernised and electric washing machines and spin dryers were installed. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Quarry Hill Flats
Close-up of the Estate Office showing glass bricks being fixed in March 1938. It was located on the end of Wright House, facing York Street/Marsh Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net