They showcase life around LS4 during the 1950s and feature local landmarks, corner shops, pubs and street scenes from a decade to remember. Community spirit shines in this collection which feature a now demolished cinema as well as industry which provided employment to the local workforce. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and others from photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Burley in the 1950s
The junction of St.Michael's Lane and St. Anne's Drive on the southern approach to Headingley cricket and rugby grounds. Pictured in July 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Burley in the 1950s
The Duke of Edinburgh chats with members of a drill squad formed by the 8th Leeds Company of the Boys Brigade at Burley Methodist Church in May 1958. He is pictured with company captain E. L. Peck. Photo: YPN

9. Burley in the 1950s
Terrace housing on Kelsall Terrace off Burley Lodge Road. Gas lighting and blocks of outdoor lavatories for shared toilet facilities between the houses on the left. Children are playing, one has a tricycle, another toddler pushes a wooden horse. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Burley in the 1950s
Looking south-east across Burley Road towards Cross Greenhow Avenue (on the left), where painters A. Woodhouse & Sons is on the corner. Pictured in July 1953. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Burley in the 1950s
Back-to-back properties on Spring Street West to the left and North Hall Street to the right. Fireplaces can be seen on each floor and part of the party wall between the two properties is still standing. Pictured in July 1950. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Burley in the 1950s
Two of the last remaining properties on the odd numbered side of Spring Street West in July 1950. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


