Belle Isle Road looking south towards an iron railway bridge in November 1950. On the right of the road there is a brick industrial building with a wall and iron fence running along the pavement. There is a woman walking along the pavement and a car parked at the kerb. On the left are two rows of stone terraced houses. In the road are tram lines and a traffic island.At the left hand kerb stands a window cleaners barrow.placeholder image
Belle Isle Road looking south towards an iron railway bridge in November 1950. On the right of the road there is a brick industrial building with a wall and iron fence running along the pavement. There is a woman walking along the pavement and a car parked at the kerb. On the left are two rows of stone terraced houses. In the road are tram lines and a traffic island.At the left hand kerb stands a window cleaners barrow. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22 historic gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 29th Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

These wonderful photos provide a thought-provoking trip down memory lane showcasing a decade in the life of Hunslet.

They chart a course to the 1950s and feature local landmarks as well as shops, pubs, factories and street scenes which are sure to evoke memories for generations of residents. 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: 21 halcyon photos take you back to Hunslet in 1964 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

The odd numbered side of Wainwright Row is visible along the left edge of this view from April 1959. Then moving right is a row of 3 one storey shops. Number 53 on the left is Edwin Ramsey, electrical and radio engineer. In the centre, number 53a is a bakers and confectioners run by Harry Midgley and Sons. To the right number 55 is vacant, although directories list that it had been a dressmakers. Next right the garage or stable set back from the road is number 57 with the side of number 59, belonging to Ken Marsey, a plumber and contractor, visible on the right edge.

13. Hunslet in the 1950s

The odd numbered side of Wainwright Row is visible along the left edge of this view from April 1959. Then moving right is a row of 3 one storey shops. Number 53 on the left is Edwin Ramsey, electrical and radio engineer. In the centre, number 53a is a bakers and confectioners run by Harry Midgley and Sons. To the right number 55 is vacant, although directories list that it had been a dressmakers. Next right the garage or stable set back from the road is number 57 with the side of number 59, belonging to Ken Marsey, a plumber and contractor, visible on the right edge. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A parade of shops on Belle Isle Road, viewed from Moor Road. To the left can be seen R.H. Price, butcher. Pictured in March 1951.

14. Hunslet in the 1950s

A parade of shops on Belle Isle Road, viewed from Moor Road. To the left can be seen R.H. Price, butcher. Pictured in March 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Burton Lodge, a large Georgian House on Burton Avenue, off Dewsbury Road. Cockburn High School can be seen on the left. Pictured in November 1950.

15. Hunslet in the 1950s

Burton Lodge, a large Georgian House on Burton Avenue, off Dewsbury Road. Cockburn High School can be seen on the left. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Odd numbered back-to-back properties on Bush Street, numbers run from the left in descending order to number 15 towards the right where a baby sits up in a pram. Next to this house on the right edge is a row of outside toilets and a storage area for dustbins. Pictured in September 1958.

16. Hunslet in the 1950s

Odd numbered back-to-back properties on Bush Street, numbers run from the left in descending order to number 15 towards the right where a baby sits up in a pram. Next to this house on the right edge is a row of outside toilets and a storage area for dustbins. Pictured in September 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The premises of Catton & Co of 29 Chadwick Street who were steel casting manufactures. Pictured in September 1951.

17. Hunslet in the 1950s

The premises of Catton & Co of 29 Chadwick Street who were steel casting manufactures. Pictured in September 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Single fronted back-to-back houses on Chambers Street, numbers run from 22 to 12, left to right. Across the wall on the left edge is a Leeds Corporation bus depot. A royal mail delivery van is parked outside number 20 Chambers Street. Pictured in October 1958.

18. Hunslet in the 1950s

Single fronted back-to-back houses on Chambers Street, numbers run from 22 to 12, left to right. Across the wall on the left edge is a Leeds Corporation bus depot. A royal mail delivery van is parked outside number 20 Chambers Street. Pictured in October 1958. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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