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 Falcon Inn is at number 7 Great Wilson Street, on the left. Next 9, 11 and 13. This is the property at the corner with Church Cross Street. There is a large poster advertising Tetley beers,served at the Falcon Inn. On the right edge, Bywater Street can be seen, lying behind Great Wilson Street. Pictured in June 1959.

25. Hunslet in the 1950s

The Falcon Inn is at number 7 Great Wilson Street, on the left. Next 9, 11 and 13. This is the property at the corner with Church Cross Street. There is a large poster advertising Tetley beers,served at the Falcon Inn. On the right edge, Bywater Street can be seen, lying behind Great Wilson Street. Pictured in June 1959. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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