Pubs, shops, local landmarks and street scenes are featured in this gallery of memories from the 1950s with the suburb’s rich industrial heritage also in focus. 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 lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking north down Balm Road from the entrance to Robinson's scrap metal yard in December 1951. A car is parked in the entrance, where a man is walking past. On the other side of the road are factory premises. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Hunslet in the 1950s
The Craven Gate Hotel, a Tetley's beer house, on Dow Street pictured in December 1958. The first window on the right hand side is marked in stained glass as the smoke room. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Hunslet in the 1950s
The side of the Craven Gate Hotel, a Tetley's beerhouse, pictured in December 1958. On the left of the hotel a van is marked J. Cavalli, this is the same person who was proprietor of the pub. In the distance is the corporation yard chimney. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking North-East along Primrose Lane towards Burton Avenue in November 1954. Burton Row is visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking west at the old Oven Works on Primrose Lane in November 1954. A group of lorries and caravans have formed a camp in front. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking north along Balm Road in December 1951, with the entrance to Robinsons scrap metal yard. A Morris Oxford car is parked in the entrance with a man nearby. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net