Corner shops and streets filled with row upon row of terraced houses take centre stage in this gallery of memories. They turn the spotlight on Burley in the 1950s and showcase a community at work, rest and play. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Burley in the 1950s
Thornton Street, looking towards Poplar Street. On the left is number 48, moving right numbers follow in descending order to 36. The gap in the street is between 30 - 38, a block of outside toilets is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Burley in the 1950s
Thornton Street, seen from the corner with Poplar Street in December 1959. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Burley in the 1950s
Metcalf Street, looking onto Kirkstall Road. On the left part of premises of Jonas Woodhead can be seen, the company manufactured laminated springs and were based at 177 Kirkstall Road. Moving right, Metcalf Street begins with number 1, numbers follow in sequence to 7 which is on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
16. Burley in the 1950s
Three houses in Mountains Yard which was between Wordsworth Street and Lloyd Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
17. Burley in the 1950s
Part of Mountains Yard, number 6 is on the left, 7 in the centre and 8 on the right. A row of outside toilets and dustbins are on the right. In the background property on Ventnor Street can be seen. Pictured in December 1959. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Burley in the 1950s
Three houses on Upper Greystone Street, number 9 is on the left, 11 in the centre and 13 at the corner with Greystone Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service