This church boasts a connection to every Leeds United supporter in the city and beyond. Hunslet’s Salem Congregational Chapel was the birthplace of Leeds United Football Club in October 1919. It is one of 21 photo gems showcasing life in the suburb during the 1950s. Other landmarks in focus include Thwaite Gate and Christ Church Infant School as well as The Rose Cafe and pubs including The Clarence Hotel and The Falcon Inn. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Hunslet in 1967 – Parnaby Road Post Office in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
13. Hunslet in the 1950s
Forge Place pictured in July 1959. On the far left of the image just visible is a block of shared outside toilets. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Hunslet in the 1950s
Thwaite Gate showing on the left of the image the entrance to Fenton Place, a square of back-to-back and through-by-light terraced houses. Pictured in July 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Hunslet in the 1950s
Thwaite Gate showing on the left of the image an entrance to the forecourt of the Thwaite Gate Service Station. Next to this is D & A Forster, newsagents. Pictured in July 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
16. Hunslet in the 1950s
A disused shop on Holdsworth Street pictured in August 1958. A sign in the window advertises a Yorkshire Evening News article from November 1956, two years out of date. On the right edge, the entrance to Brookfield Place is visible. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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The Rose Cafe on South Accommodation Road pictured in August 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
18. Hunslet in the 1950s
Salem Congregational Chapel at the junction of Hunslet Lane and Salem Place pictured in August 1950. The chapel is stone-built with a semi-circular section facing the road. 'Salem Church' is inscribed above the door. Salem Chapel was the birthplace of Leeds United football club in October 1919. Salem’s hall was the venue for a public meeting in which Leeds City F.C. was disbanded due to financial misdemeanours, and Leeds United F.C. was formed. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net