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
13. Burley in the 1950s
The head gardener's house at Burley Park with Burley Methodist Church in the background. Pictured in April 1952. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Burley in the 1950s
Looking at the south west side of Burley Road in January 1955. To the left of the picture is 'A. Woodhouse & Sons, painters'. To the right of the picture, at the junction of Haddon Road, is the 'Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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