A long view of Lincoln Field Row in October 1958 showing far right number 35 (numbers descend in an odds sequence left towards Cherry Row). Number 35 has been a shop, although it looks as though it is no longer used as one. The 1932 Kelly's Directory of Leeds lists no 35 as being occupied by Harry Bowes, grocer.placeholder image
A long view of Lincoln Field Row in October 1958 showing far right number 35 (numbers descend in an odds sequence left towards Cherry Row). Number 35 has been a shop, although it looks as though it is no longer used as one. The 1932 Kelly's Directory of Leeds lists no 35 as being occupied by Harry Bowes, grocer. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

14 brilliant photos take you back to Burmantofts in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 13th Jul 2024, 04:45 BST

Burmantrofts in the 1950s is the destination for this trip down memory lane.,

The wonderful collection of photos features shops and local landmarks from the decade as well as row upon row of back to backs on streets many of which no have no name having been demolished. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 17 photo memories from Burmantofts in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Red brick constructed terraced housing on Haymount Terrace in October 1958. Number 2 was at one time a shop and is listed as being a confectioners shop run by Mrs Agnes Louise Nurse in the 1932 Kelly's Directory. Now its doors and windows have been bricked up and the whole terrace was eventually demolished.

7. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Red brick constructed terraced housing on Haymount Terrace in October 1958. Number 2 was at one time a shop and is listed as being a confectioners shop run by Mrs Agnes Louise Nurse in the 1932 Kelly's Directory. Now its doors and windows have been bricked up and the whole terrace was eventually demolished. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A long view of Lincoln Field Row showing grocers, G Smith on the corner. The walls of the shops are busily decorated with hoardings advertising some brands which are still available today, for instance Heinz Baked Beans, Echo Margarine and Scotts Porrage Oats. The grocers was numbered 26 Cherry Row. A dog sits on the doorstep of number 3 Lincoln Field Row. Pictured in October 1958.

8. Burmantofts in the 1950s

A long view of Lincoln Field Row showing grocers, G Smith on the corner. The walls of the shops are busily decorated with hoardings advertising some brands which are still available today, for instance Heinz Baked Beans, Echo Margarine and Scotts Porrage Oats. The grocers was numbered 26 Cherry Row. A dog sits on the doorstep of number 3 Lincoln Field Row. Pictured in October 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Well on the way to being demolished, this was a row of terraced houses on Hillside Street. Left was number 14 and numbers descended to 6 on the right. The eight individual toilets have been cleared and are just a pile of rubble, far left. Part of the locality known as Newtown. Pictured in October 1958.

9. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Well on the way to being demolished, this was a row of terraced houses on Hillside Street. Left was number 14 and numbers descended to 6 on the right. The eight individual toilets have been cleared and are just a pile of rubble, far left. Part of the locality known as Newtown. Pictured in October 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Derelict property in Lincoln Street. Fronting on to Cherry Row on the left is number 24 Cherry Row. This has been shop premises but is now unoccupied and dilapidated. It has obviously been a grocers most recently, indicated by the large advertising hoardings for 'Omo' washing powder and Rowntrees jelly but was once a pawnbrokers. Pictured in October 1958.

10. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Derelict property in Lincoln Street. Fronting on to Cherry Row on the left is number 24 Cherry Row. This has been shop premises but is now unoccupied and dilapidated. It has obviously been a grocers most recently, indicated by the large advertising hoardings for 'Omo' washing powder and Rowntrees jelly but was once a pawnbrokers. Pictured in October 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Derelict property in Lincoln Street. Fronting on to Cherry Row on the left is number 24 Cherry Row. This has been shop premises but is now unoccupied and dilapidated. It has obviously been a grocers most recently, indicated by the large advertising hoardings for 'Omo' washing powder and Rowntrees jelly but was once a pawnbrokers.

11. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Derelict property in Lincoln Street. Fronting on to Cherry Row on the left is number 24 Cherry Row. This has been shop premises but is now unoccupied and dilapidated. It has obviously been a grocers most recently, indicated by the large advertising hoardings for 'Omo' washing powder and Rowntrees jelly but was once a pawnbrokers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking across from Dolly Lane towards Primrose Place in October 1958. Two houses seen centre are number 34 Dolly Lane on the left and number 9 Primrose Place. On the right Chippendale's Yard is situated behind these houses. In the foreground are garages and shed. The flagged pavement on Dolly Lane can be seen far left.

12. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Looking across from Dolly Lane towards Primrose Place in October 1958. Two houses seen centre are number 34 Dolly Lane on the left and number 9 Primrose Place. On the right Chippendale's Yard is situated behind these houses. In the foreground are garages and shed. The flagged pavement on Dolly Lane can be seen far left. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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