These photos turn back the clock to showcase life around Armley during the 1950s. These images feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in the LS12 community. They are 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 Armley and Bramley during the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Armley in the 1950s
June 1955. These allotments at the back of Athlone Grove have a diverse collection of garden sheds and pigeon lofts. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Armley in the 1950s
Armley Ridge Road in July 1950. There are stone walls running down both sides of the road. Behind the wall on the right there is a small brick house. In the background there is a row of shops. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Armley in the 1950s
Town Street in July 1954 looking at the premises of Gibbs and Son, newsagent. Next door is the Concert Rooms.Lloyds Bank Ltd. can be seen in the far left of the photograph. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Armley in the 1950s
Corner of Town Street and Carr Crofts in May 1955. B. Murgatroyd tobacconists on the corner with advertisements for various tobaccos in the window and adverts for the Empire theatre on the wall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Armley in the 1950s
August 1952. View looking south shows The Gang off Town Street. Stead and Simpson shoe shop next door with a man on a bicycle looking in the window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Armley in the 1950s
Damaged gates at Christ Church on Theaker Lane in January 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net