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
19. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view across St. Mary's Lane along Rider Street from the Lych Gate of St. Mary's Church. The building opposite is Parochial Hall. Pictured in July 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view of numbers 10 & 12 Lincoln Field Mount at the junction with Primrose Place. A family group stand at the door of number 12 on the left. These are back to back brick built terraced houses and were part of a clearance scheme. Primrose High School now occupies this site in Newtown. Pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service