The junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street.placeholder image
The junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

12 brilliant photos take you back to Burmantofts in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 21st Nov 2024, 04:45 GMT

Burmantofts in the 1950s is the focus of this trip down memory lane charting a decade in the life of the Leeds suburb.

Corner shops, pubs, factories, local landmarks and row upon row of back to back houses are all featured in this round up of photo memories from back in the day. The images are a mix from the West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Moorehouse Place at the junction with Lincoln Road, showing a small block of six back to backs. A side view of Lincoln Field Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School is visible at the end of Moorehouse Place.

7. Burmantoifts in the 1950s

Moorehouse Place at the junction with Lincoln Road, showing a small block of six back to backs. A side view of Lincoln Field Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School is visible at the end of Moorehouse Place. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking across on to Primrose Place from Dolly Lane. The corner house on the left is number 28 Dolly Lane and was once shop premises. The door on the corner has been bricked up and on the wall above is an advertising hoarding for Nescafe. Pictured in October 1958.

8. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Looking across on to Primrose Place from Dolly Lane. The corner house on the left is number 28 Dolly Lane and was once shop premises. The door on the corner has been bricked up and on the wall above is an advertising hoarding for Nescafe. Pictured in October 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Back to back terraced housing in Primrose Place in October 1958. Number 15 still appears to be occupied as washing lines are in use, but further up the street window panes are broken and doors removed. These are very old houses designated for clearance in the locality of Newtown.

9. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Back to back terraced housing in Primrose Place in October 1958. Number 15 still appears to be occupied as washing lines are in use, but further up the street window panes are broken and doors removed. These are very old houses designated for clearance in the locality of Newtown. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Moorehouse Street at the junction with Lincoln Road. Far right can be seen the rear of Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School.

10. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Moorehouse Street at the junction with Lincoln Road. Far right can be seen the rear of Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Houses in Primrose Place numbering, from the left, 1 to 7. Numbers 3 & 5 have there entrances situated close together and number 7 is accessed via a yard. Brick built toilets are situated far right and Dolly Lane can be glimpsed far left.

11. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Houses in Primrose Place numbering, from the left, 1 to 7. Numbers 3 & 5 have there entrances situated close together and number 7 is accessed via a yard. Brick built toilets are situated far right and Dolly Lane can be glimpsed far left. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Primrose Place showing number 27 on the left pictured in October 1958. Now vacated it is about to be demolished along with the rest of the street. To the right of the house is a ginnel giving access to Haymount Square, a small enclave of back to back houses. To the right part of Longclose Industrial Works can be seen.

12. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Primrose Place showing number 27 on the left pictured in October 1958. Now vacated it is about to be demolished along with the rest of the street. To the right of the house is a ginnel giving access to Haymount Square, a small enclave of back to back houses. To the right part of Longclose Industrial Works can be seen. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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