These photo gems showcase shops and pubs as well as a raft of landmarks and take you to the heart of corner of the community known locally as Newtown. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view of the junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street. It has a sign above the entrance advertising 'Empire House-Farmlands Egg Stores Ltd.' In the centr | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. Burmantofts in the1950s
The former premises of W.B. Moore & Son, provision merchants on York Road. The building is derelict, with broken windows and shutters on ground floor windows. A man is standing in the doorway. To the left is a day nursery with some terraced houses behind. Pictured in July 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Burmantofts in the 1950s
Rosebud Walk in May 1956. To the left is B. Berwin Ltd., clothing manufacturers, on Roseville Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Burmantofts in the 1950s
The junction of Arthur Street with Stoney Rock Lane in May 1956. A brick wall blocks the end of Arthur Street except for stone steps providing access. On the end wall is an advertisement for Gas, plus one for Colman's Lump Starch on the row end. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Burmantofts in the 1950s
The Tulip Inn as seen from Princess Row. This Hammonds Ales pub fronts onto Dolly Lane. The landlord was Clifford Cracknell and the address was 42 Dolly Lane. At this side are gates to a yard where deliveries would be made. The inn had storage cellars or vaults where the kegs of ale could be kept. Far right is the access to toilets for the back to back houses on Primrose Row. Pictured in August 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Burmantofts in the 1950s
A view across Cherry Row to the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School at the junction with Hill Street. This locality is known as Newtown. Pictured in August 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service