They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus a range of charming street scenes, corner shops, pubs and local landmarks. They are sure to evoke memories for a generation of peope who called the suburb home back in the day. The collection features memories of a corner of Burmantofts which was known as Newtown. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Memories of loved and lost Leeds pubs in Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view looking down Argyle Row from Burmantofts Street in the direction of Argyle Street. Argyle Row gave access to the back entrances of properties on Argyle Avenue and View. Pictured in 1956. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. Burmantofts in the 1950s
The corner shop, a grocers at no 43 Lincoln Field Row. The shopkeeper stands in the doorway. Pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Dolly Lane and the public house seen is the Tulip Inn. Over the door there is the word 'vaults' which would mean that the pub had cellar storage for the kegs of ale below. The landlord at this time this photo was taken in August 1958 was Clifford Cracknell. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Cherry Row at the junction with Lincoln Road. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School. The white building is the Moulders Arms. Pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Burmantofts in the 1950s
The junction of Arthur Street with Stoney Rock Lane in May 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Numbers 28 and 30 Arthur Street, at the junction with Stoney Rock Lane. Number 30 has four windows filled in, the lower left one bearing a torn Police Notice offering a reward of ten shillings. Pictured in May 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net