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
13. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Primrose Place from the junction with Haymount Street in October 1958. These are very old houses designated for clearance in the locality of Newtown. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Looking north-west down Rosebud Walk in May 1956.. The terraced houses are on the right side, with grassy wasteland on the left. In the distance is a parked car and B. Berwins Ltd (clothing manufacturers) on Roseville Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Looking south west along Stoney Rock Lane past Fraser Street and 'Roland Webbs, Confectionery Shop' in October 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Burmantofts in the 1950s
The front of two houses, Nos. 28 and 30, on the end of Arthur Street where it joins Stoney Rock Lane. Behind the street lamp runs a stone and brick wall. The brick built houses and end wall of Arthur Street are built on stone foundations. Both houses are derelict. Pictured in May 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Backs of numbers 7, 9 and 11 at the corner of Nippet View and Stoney Rock Lane. Number 11 is at the end. "J. Taylor, Joiner And Undertaker" is painted onto a wall. There is an advertisement for Wall's ice cream on the side of Stoney Rock Lane. Pictured in June 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view of nos. 7, 9 and 11 Nippet View, north east side at the corner with Stoney Rock Lane. Bricked up, boarded up and smashed windows can be seen. There are cinema posters advertising current films. Pictured in June 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net