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
13. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Back-to-back brick constructed terraced housing on Dolly Lane, numbers descend from 24 on the left to 8 on the right. Far left can be seen part of number 28 and the junction with Primrose Place. To the right there is an entrance to a passageway which cuts through to Lincoln Field Terrace. Adjacent to this are brick built outside toilet facilities. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Chippendale's Yard, a small enclave of houses situated between Dolly Lane and Primrose Place. Looking straight ahead, the house in the left is number 13 with number 11 on the right. These are back to backs. Almost at right angles to the right of the photograph, the numbers follow in descending sequence. Brick built toilet facilities can be seen left. Pictured in October 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service