They showcase shops, landmarks and trams along the much loved city centre thoroughfare during the decade. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Boar Lane in the 1950s
Looking west along Boar Lane towards the city centre we see a busy and thriving shopping area. Both sides of Boar Lane are filled with people and business premises. The Griffin hotel and Jacomellis restuarant opposite are clearly seen. The road is busy with vehicles including tramcars, buses, cars and lorries. A British Road Services truck is at the front. Pictured in April 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Boar Lane in the 1950s
he south side of Boar Lane looking down White Horse Street. Many shops can be seen including Trinity Press Printers, The Direct Raincoat Co., Finleys tobacconists, Singers Sewing Machine shop, Tobacco Services and an Auction room. Several cars are parked on the side of the road and people are walking on the pavements. Pictured in July 1955. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Boar Lane in the 1950s
Boar Lane, centre, at the busy junctions with Park Row, left, and Bishopgate Street, right, with junction with Wellington Street behind the camera. Dominating the top, right-hand corner is the Midland Bank Limited, formerly the Yorkshire Banking Company, which stands on the corner of Boar Lane with Bishopgate Street. Pictured in January 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Boar Lane in the 1950s
This picture depicts a sunny day looking east along Boar Lane from Albion Street. It shows a busy street with people walking along the pavement. On the road are several trams and cars. Many of the shops have awnings and shop front advertising. You can see Elsters and J. Jones, L.V. Staidner, Westminster Bank and the Co-operative Building Society. In the distance you can see a large advert for Schweppes mineral water. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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