They focus on life in the community throughout the 1950s and bring together a range of well-known and much-loved landmarks such as the Travellers Rest pub, Barnbow Munitions factory and Regal cinema. They also feature a bird’s eye view of LS15 and showcase some of the stories making the news during an era of change. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Fascinating photos showcase life in Crossgates during the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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8. Crossgates in the 1950s
Inside Thrift Store on Station Road in 1955. The four sales ladies include Joan Thompson and Ann Kinnon. Photo: Third Party
9. Crossgates in the 1950s
Looking east under Cross Gates bridge towards the station on the Leeds-York railway in February 1955. Workmen, a signal box and the platform are visible. The Station Hotel can be seen in the background on Station Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates in the 1950s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Crossgates in the 1950s. PIC: YPN Photo: YPN
11. Crossgates in the 1950s
Regal cinema on Cross Gates roundabout in January 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Crossgates in the 1950s
An aerial view of the junction of Cross Gates Ring Road (running from bottom left to mid-right), Cross Gates Road (top left), and Cross Gates Lane (top right), looking north-west. The Regal Cinema is at the junction of the latter two roads. Crossgates Library can be seen at the junction of the Ring Road and Farm Road (bottom left). Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net