Enjoy these photo memories from around Alwoodley in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netEnjoy these photo memories from around Alwoodley in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
Enjoy these photo memories from around Alwoodley in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Alwoodley in the 1950s: King Lane, Harrogate Road and Sandhill Parade in focus

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 6th Apr 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2022, 11:08 BST

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These fantastic photos showcase life around Alwoodley in the 1950s.

The images bring to life well-known streets - including King Lane and Harrogate Road - as well as landmarks and shops a generation of residents are sure to remember. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service.READ MORE: The Leeds castle that's not a castle LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Houses of Moss Valley at the edge of playing fields belonging to Moortown Rugby Union Club, Alwoodley Park , in April 1951.

1. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Houses of Moss Valley at the edge of playing fields belonging to Moortown Rugby Union Club, Alwoodley Park , in April 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Lakeland Crescent from Alwoodley Lane pictured in February 1952. The view is taken from the plot that would become number 61 Alwoodley Lane, where a billboard advertising the new houses encourages people to "live in the country."

2. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Lakeland Crescent from Alwoodley Lane pictured in February 1952. The view is taken from the plot that would become number 61 Alwoodley Lane, where a billboard advertising the new houses encourages people to "live in the country." Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking East along Primley Park Lane towards Harrogate Road in October 1954.. Muddy road with people and a car in the distance.

3. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Looking East along Primley Park Lane towards Harrogate Road in October 1954.. Muddy road with people and a car in the distance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Sandhill Parade on Harrogate Road in February 1952. Shops are Zeta's hairdressers, C.G. Timmis newsagents and post office and R.Wilson and Sons, fruiterers.

4. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Sandhill Parade on Harrogate Road in February 1952. Shops are Zeta's hairdressers, C.G. Timmis newsagents and post office and R.Wilson and Sons, fruiterers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Sandhill Oval in March 1951. In the background is a long building which may be a factory. The long building in the background is the back of Sandhill Parade shops which face onto the Harrogate Road.

5. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Sandhill Oval in March 1951. In the background is a long building which may be a factory. The long building in the background is the back of Sandhill Parade shops which face onto the Harrogate Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Alwoodley Motors, a petrol station on Harrogate Road at junction of Primley Park View pictured in August 1951.

6. Alwoodley in the 1950s

Alwoodley Motors, a petrol station on Harrogate Road at junction of Primley Park View pictured in August 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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