Well-travelled streets including Harrogate Road and Stainbeck Lane are in focus as well as shops, landmarks and trams which travelled through the heart of the community back in the day. The photos are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society as well as others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Chapel Allerton in the 1960s – Pubs and shops in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Looking south along Church Lane to junction with Harrogate Road. A streetlamp is prominent in the foreground. A brick wall lines either side of the road. Pictured in May 1957. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Chapel Allertin in the 1950s
Aview along Stainbeck Lane from near Stainbeck Gardens. Semi-detached houses and gardens, open green space to the right. Pictured in July 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Premises of Hurley Brothers, motor car trimmers, at 39a Harrogate Road in September 1953. Next to these premises is a small street called Ingle Row. Beyond this is H P Clifford, confectioners, and a gents hairdressing shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
G.R. Bingley radio repairs, J.E. Farrar grocers and Pamelas babies and children's wear on Regent Street pictured in February 1950. Advertisements for Atlas lamps and Capstan cigarettes | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The premises of Hurley Bros, motor car trimmers, of 39a Harrogate Road pictured in September 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
A view along Stainbeck Lane from near Stainbeck Gardens in July 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net