Throstle Lane at the junction with Thorpe Street in April 1950. Two shops are visible, 'Allsops Grocers' and 'Vernons Fisheries'. Houses are visible on the right hand side of the photo. A fence and hedge can be seen on the left. The bumper of a car is also visible. Adverts for 'Gold Flake Tobacco', 'Woodbine cigarettes', can be seen.placeholder image
Throstle Lane at the junction with Thorpe Street in April 1950. Two shops are visible, 'Allsops Grocers' and 'Vernons Fisheries'. Houses are visible on the right hand side of the photo. A fence and hedge can be seen on the left. The bumper of a car is also visible. Adverts for 'Gold Flake Tobacco', 'Woodbine cigarettes', can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

South Leeds: 14 memorable photos take you back to Middleton in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 30th Jun 2024, 04:45 GMT

These marvellous photos take you back to Middleton in the 1950s

This gallery of memories turn the spotlight on local landmarks and community get-togethers as well as shops and streets which will be remembered by generations of residents. The images 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: 42 memorable photos take you back to Middleton in the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The south side of Town Street, Middleton. Steps lead up from the road to the properties, which are bungalows. A telegraph pole is to the right. Pictured in August 1956.

7. Middleton in the 1950s

The south side of Town Street, Middleton. Steps lead up from the road to the properties, which are bungalows. A telegraph pole is to the right. Pictured in August 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The south side of Town Street in August 1956. Bungalows and semi-detached houses are on the right. A telegraph pole is central. A man walks in the distance.

8. Middleton in the 1950s

The south side of Town Street in August 1956. Bungalows and semi-detached houses are on the right. A telegraph pole is central. A man walks in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The back alley behind Lingwell Road. 'Beware of the dogs' sign visible. Pictured in March 1956.

9. Middleton in the 1950s

The back alley behind Lingwell Road. 'Beware of the dogs' sign visible. Pictured in March 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The winding gear used to draw wagons up the steep incline from Broom Pit to Middleton Town Street, on the Middleton Colliery Railway. Middleton Railway dates from 1758 with the passing of the first Railway Act of Parliament. The track initially went from the area at the bottom of the incline, which would later become known as Rope Hill, to Kidacre Street, Hunslet. The name 'Rope Hill' does not seem to have appeared until the mid to late 1810s. Pictured in January 1951.

10. Middleton in the 1950s

The winding gear used to draw wagons up the steep incline from Broom Pit to Middleton Town Street, on the Middleton Colliery Railway. Middleton Railway dates from 1758 with the passing of the first Railway Act of Parliament. The track initially went from the area at the bottom of the incline, which would later become known as Rope Hill, to Kidacre Street, Hunslet. The name 'Rope Hill' does not seem to have appeared until the mid to late 1810s. Pictured in January 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Middleton Park Road in January 1950.

11. Middleton in the 1950s

Middleton Park Road in January 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking north-east across the allotments next to Old Run Road. Pictured in May 1950.

12. Middleton in the 1950s

Looking north-east across the allotments next to Old Run Road. Pictured in May 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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