A tram travels along Meanwood Road in JUn e 1955 with F W White, Drysalters, visible on the right. Next to this, covered in ivy and at an angle to the road, is Bog Hall. This house was adjacent to the ancient sulphur spa well and was possibly named for the bog land which typically produced sulphur springs. The spire of St Michael's Church on Buslingthorpe Lane can be seen above the roof. The light coloured building after Bog Hall is the transformer building for the trams on Meanwood Road, while the chimney to the left of this is in the Carr Mills complex on Buslingthorpe Lane. These buildings have all since been demolished leaving the white building on the far left as the only building in the image still standing. This is the Primrose pub at the junction of Meanwood Road and Buslingthorpe Lane.placeholder image
A tram travels along Meanwood Road in JUn e 1955 with F W White, Drysalters, visible on the right. Next to this, covered in ivy and at an angle to the road, is Bog Hall. This house was adjacent to the ancient sulphur spa well and was possibly named for the bog land which typically produced sulphur springs. The spire of St Michael's Church on Buslingthorpe Lane can be seen above the roof. The light coloured building after Bog Hall is the transformer building for the trams on Meanwood Road, while the chimney to the left of this is in the Carr Mills complex on Buslingthorpe Lane. These buildings have all since been demolished leaving the white building on the far left as the only building in the image still standing. This is the Primrose pub at the junction of Meanwood Road and Buslingthorpe Lane.

16 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 25th May 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 21st May 2024, 14:30 GMT

Enjoy this trip down memory lane celebrating a decade in the life of Woodhouse.

This photo gallery turns back the clock to the 1950s and brings into focus the hustle and bustle of daily life in the suburb during the decade. Landmarks in focus include St Mark's National School, Bog Hall, Perseverance Mill and Ridge Way Mission Hall. Familiar streets featured include Meanwood Road, Woodhouse Street, Johnston Street and Kendal Lane. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of a Leeds brewery and the pubs it served LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

A view from Marian Road along Johnston Terrace, looking in the direction of Woodhouse Street in August 1959.

13. Woodhouse in the 1950s

A view from Marian Road along Johnston Terrace, looking in the direction of Woodhouse Street in August 1959. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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On the left is drapers shop Pashleys on Woodhouse Street pictured in August 1959. This is looking from the beginning of Johnston Terrace.

14. Woodhouse in the 1950s

On the left is drapers shop Pashleys on Woodhouse Street pictured in August 1959. This is looking from the beginning of Johnston Terrace. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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General store, business of L. Smith, on the corner of Johnston Street and Johnston Terrace in August 1959.

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General store, business of L. Smith, on the corner of Johnston Street and Johnston Terrace in August 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Substantial property at the junction of Denison Road (left) and Hanover Street (right) pictured in August 1959. To the left, Joseph's Well can be seen against the sky. This was a large clothing factory, now used by various companies.

16. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Substantial property at the junction of Denison Road (left) and Hanover Street (right) pictured in August 1959. To the left, Joseph's Well can be seen against the sky. This was a large clothing factory, now used by various companies. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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