Burley Road in March 1956.  The main focus of the photos is a newsagents with  Leeds, Skyrack and Morley Savings Bank on the left.placeholder image
Burley Road in March 1956. The main focus of the photos is a newsagents with Leeds, Skyrack and Morley Savings Bank on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18 brilliant photos take you back to Burley in the 1950s

These photo gems provide a fascinating insight into life in Burley during the 1950s.

The photos which showcase life in the community during a decade of change. Landmarks, such as Burley Road, as well as pubs and shops are all in focus. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service as well as photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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