The main image above features a swimming team from Burley Road County Primary School as they proudly display the trophy awarded to them as District Champions in 1959. This was a special year for the school as, for the previous six years, the trophy had been retained by the local Burley Church of England School. It is one of 20 photos which showcase life in the community during a decade of change. Landmarks, such as Burley Road, as well as pubs and shops are all in focus. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service as well as photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Burley in the 1950s
The Park Hotel, a Melbourne Ales owned pub on Hyde Park Road at the corner with Apsley Street, pictured in April 1959. The lower half of the building is tiled. Included in redevelopment plans for the Burley area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. Burley in the 1950s
The west side of Cardigan Road in January 1954. These buildings house a number of businesses. 'Pickles Bros. (slaters) Ltd', 'S. Huggard & Son, plumbers, 'W. Welborn & Son, joiners & undertakers and 'H.J. Gill & Co. (Leeds) Ltd, cistern makers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Burley in the 1950s
Wolseley Road in March 1955. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Burley in the 1950s
Shops on the north-east side of Burley Road in February 1954. They are E. Heaton, boot repairs, H. Benton, newsagent, and C. Greenwood, baker. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Burley in the 1950s
Thornton Street is on the left at the corner with Kirkstall Road pictured in October 1959. To the right is an empty shop. Next is the corner with Metcalf Street, on the right is E. Fishburn newsagent. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Burley in the 1950s
April 1954 and pictured is Burley Mills iron suspension bridge built by Benjamin Gott in the early 19th century. Burley Mills is in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net