This church boasts a connection to every Leeds United supporter in the city and beyond. Hunslet’s Salem Congregational Chapel was the birthplace of Leeds United Football Club in October 1919. It is one of 26 photo gems showcasing life in the suburb during the 1950s. Other landmarks in focus include Thwaite Gate and Christ Church Infant School as well as The Rose Cafe and pubs including The Clarence Hotel and The Falcon Inn. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Hunslet in the 1950s
Aloe Street runs from the left of this view. Holm Street is on the corner with a shop window and a carved stone door lintel. Holm Street continues to the right edge where an iron and aluminium foundry on Sayner Lane can be seen. Pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
20. Hunslet in the 1950s
Holm Street is visible on the left edge of this view from August 1958. Moving right is the car park of Central Motor Auctions. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
21. Hunslet in the 1950s
Holm Street is visible on the left edge of this view from August 1958. Moving right is the car park of Central Motor Auctions. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
22. Hunslet in the 1950s
Leathley Road in July 1959. Eddison Street is on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
23. Hunslet in the 1950s
The Falcon Inn, a Tetley public house, on Great Wilson Street pictured in July 1959. To the right is the junction with Church Cross Street, then Christ Church which fronts onto Meadow Lane, at the right edge. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
24. Hunslet in the 1950s
Christ Church Infant School, located between Scarsdale Street (not in view here on the left) and Church Cross Street. The school playground can be seen in this view from July 1959. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service