Ledgard’s Place was probably named after Samuel Ledgard who took over the Nelson Hotel on Armley Road from his father in the late 1890s. He later began and ran a thriving catering service, a cattle farming business, a steam wagon haulage firm, a tour firm and bus routes. The photo is of more than 20 charting a decade of memories around Armley. It also features local landmarks and shops as well as well travelled roads and streets which now have no name. 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. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Armley in the 1950s
Wandahome caravan sales and supplies at number 121 Stanningley Road. A man stands on a ladder cleaning one of the caravans. A tram stop is to the left of a zebra crossing. Semi detached houses are visible in the background. Pictured in November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1950s
Wandahome caravan sales and supplies at number 121 Stanningley Road. Caravans and a car are visible outside. A central reservation with iron railings divides the road with lamp posts on either side. Pictured in November 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1950s
Far Fold on the left with an off licence belonging to Royce Ward, at the gable end of the terrace. Moving left, the next three properties seen are through terraces which face onto Far Fold Place on the right. Pictured in November 1957. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Armley in the 1950s
A view down Eyres Mill Side towards Theaker Lane in November 1957. On the right is a blind back terrace number 1 Ledgard's Place, probably named after the legendary local figure Samuel Ledgard. Ledgard took over the Nelson Hotel pub from his father in the late 1890s. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Armley in the 1950s
Temperance Terrace pictured in November 1957. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Armley in the 1950s
This photo from November 1957 shows in the foreground Theaker Lane leading off to the left. Visible in the center is the entrance to Winker Green with the entrance to Ellis Square on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service