They focus on shops, streets and landmarks around LS11 in the 1950s, a decade which saw a community bounce back after the trauma and loss of the Second World War. A number of streets featured in this gallery no longer exist after being demolished as part of slum clearance plans. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 19 photos to take you back to Beeston in the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Beeston in the 1950s
The junction of Elland Road and Frankland Street in April 1959. In view is M. Melton's greengrocers. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Beeston in the 1950s
Beeston County Primary School and K.Burtons, plumbers on Town Street pictured in April 1955. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1950s
Hampden Street in April 1959. Shaftesbury House can be seen on the right edge. This area of Beeston was redeveloped after slum clearance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1950s
Rhodes Street is on the left edge of this photo from April 1959, with a poster for 'The Unpredictable Ken Dodd' at the Empire. Beeston Road follows to the right, a cycle dealer which also appears to be selling vinyl records and various other items, then Sykes Street and Hirst's Carpet Warehouse. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Beeston in the 1950s
Shops on Beeston Road in April 1959. In focus is a cycle shop and Hirst's Carpet Warehouse. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Beeston in the 1950s
R. Burton-Spence hardware dealer on the north east side of Dewsbury Road pictured in May 1953. Next to that is Electronic Services. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net