Construction was well underway on new homes on new housing estates for a generation of the local population. This was Moortown in the 1950s, a decade which also featured a visit to the community from Her Majesty The Queen. These 14 photos turn back the clock to showcase life around LS17 during ten years of change. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Moortown in the 1950s
Shops on Harrogate Road - 401 J.A. Walker automobile engineer, 403 R.S. Rudd newsagents and sub post office and 405 J. Eamonson household stores. Advertisements for Wills Capstan cigarettes, woodbines, Cadbury's, Turf cigarettes, Craven A and Gold Flake. A car and bicycle are near a petrol pump on the left. Pictured in February 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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