Shaftesbury Cinema pictured in November 1955 with the front entrance in the middle of the photo. The shops along Harehills Lane can be seen as can shoppers. The cinema was in the Art Deco style and opened in 1928.placeholder image
Shaftesbury Cinema pictured in November 1955 with the front entrance in the middle of the photo. The shops along Harehills Lane can be seen as can shoppers. The cinema was in the Art Deco style and opened in 1928. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

31 of the finest photos take you back to Harehills in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 5th Nov 2024, 06:41 GMT

These wonderful photos showcase life around Harehills in the 1950s.

The 31 photos featured in this gallery provide a comprehensive look at life around the suburb during the decade with local landmarks, shops, pubs and factories all in focus. The imagea are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 11 humble photos take you back to Harehills in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Looking towards the junction with Harehills Avenue running across Nassau Place in February 1951.

25. Harehills in the 1950s

Looking towards the junction with Harehills Avenue running across Nassau Place in February 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Harehills Road, the premises of the 'Beauty Box', with St James Hospital visible in the background. Pictured in February 1952.

26. Harehills in the 1950s

Harehills Road, the premises of the 'Beauty Box', with St James Hospital visible in the background. Pictured in February 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Harehills Road in February 1952. "The Beauty Box" hairdressers. An advertisement for Maconochies soups is prominent. Part of St. James Hospital can be seen behind this. In the background on the left is the entrance lodge to Beckett Street cemetery.

27. Harehills in the 1950s

Harehills Road in February 1952. "The Beauty Box" hairdressers. An advertisement for Maconochies soups is prominent. Part of St. James Hospital can be seen behind this. In the background on the left is the entrance lodge to Beckett Street cemetery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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H. Caldwell tailor at number 162 Roundhay Road on the corner with Bayswater Crescent. Pictured in February 1952.

28. Harehills in the 1950s

H. Caldwell tailor at number 162 Roundhay Road on the corner with Bayswater Crescent. Pictured in February 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking north-east along the south-east side of Roundhay Road, just south of the junctions with Harehills Lane and Easterly Road. Woodford's florists and Daintie's tobacconists shown. Pictured in January 1955.

29. Harehills in the 1950s

Looking north-east along the south-east side of Roundhay Road, just south of the junctions with Harehills Lane and Easterly Road. Woodford's florists and Daintie's tobacconists shown. Pictured in January 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The premises of 'I.H.Birkett, Newsagent and Tobacconist', on Harehills Street at the junction with Harehills Terrace. Pictured in April 1956.

30. Harehills in the 1950s

The premises of 'I.H.Birkett, Newsagent and Tobacconist', on Harehills Street at the junction with Harehills Terrace. Pictured in April 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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