They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus traffic and travel as well as local landmarks including Allerton Hall and shops on Harrogate Road. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs: Chapel Allerton, Sheepscar, Chapeltown and Little London LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Chamberlain tram no.110, on route 2 to Moortown, stopping to pick up passengers on Harrogate Road in June 1951. To the left of the photo is no.51 Harrogate Road, which is home to J.W. Bennett radio and the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, by the junction with Club Row. | Tramway Museum Society Photo: Tramway Museum Society
2. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Allerton Hall pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Inside a bedroom at Allerton Hall with a large bay window in the main hall, built originally in the 18th century. Mouldings around room and window with sash window casing, and the ceiling is plastered in symmetrical patterns. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Photo of the rear of Allerton Hall with a stone set yard and path leading up hill. The brick annex is three storeys high with a gable and chimneys. There is a metal weather vane on top of roof. Pictured in November 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
Shops on the west side of Harrogate Road in December 1954. They are, from left, 'W.H.Hough, Chemist', 'T.Durkin, Grocer', 'Unknown', 'Ainsleys Bakery'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Chapel Allerton in the 1950s
The West side of Harrogate Road showing posters advertising 'Sharp's Toffee', 'Carol's Chocolate', 'Milk', 'Atlas Lamps', 'BSA Bicycles' and various theatres. Cars are parked outside Ainsleys Bakery further down the road. Tramtracks are visible. Pictured in December 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net