Enjoy these aerial photos from around Leeds in 1953.Enjoy these aerial photos from around Leeds in 1953.
Enjoy these aerial photos from around Leeds in 1953.

12 bird's eye view photos from around Leeds in 1953

All four corners of Leeds are featured in these wonderful aerial shots of the city taken in 1953.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 17th May 2021, 06:00 BST
Updated 17th May 2021, 08:10 BST

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They showcase a city from above at a time the rationing of sweets, introduced during World War II, ended, while The Good Old Days, filmed at the Leeds City Varieties, began its 30-year run on BBC Television. READ MORE: Photo memories of Leeds trams during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Goodman Street petrol depots in south Leeds.

1. Leeds in 1953

Goodman Street petrol depots in south Leeds.

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St Mary's Church is the main focus of this aerial view of Whitkirk.

2. Leeds in 1953

St Mary's Church is the main focus of this aerial view of Whitkirk.

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A Town Hall dominates this aerial photo. Do you recognise its location? It is Morley.

3. Leeds in 1953

A Town Hall dominates this aerial photo. Do you recognise its location? It is Morley.

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Wetherby Road below with St. Johns Church bottom right. Open air swimming pool with Waterloo Lake in centre. Cobble Hall Golf Course on right.

4. Leeds in 1953

Wetherby Road below with St. Johns Church bottom right. Open air swimming pool with Waterloo Lake in centre. Cobble Hall Golf Course on right.

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The market town of Wetherby.

5. Leeds in 1953

The market town of Wetherby.

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Wetherby Races.

6. Leeds in 1953

Wetherby Races.

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