Construction was well underway on new homes on new housing estates for a generation of the local population. This was Moortown in the 1950s, a decade which also featured a visit to the community from Her Majesty The Queen. These 14 photos turn back the clock to showcase life around LS17 during ten years of change. The images 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: 25 photo memories from Moortown in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Moortown in the 1950s
Maps and plans for the Moortown Estate just north of the Ring Road, and west of King Lane in February 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Moortown in the 1950s
Shops on Harrogate Road in February 1952. Number 403 is R.S. Rudd, Newsagents and Postoffice. Number 405 is J. Eamonson, Household Stores. A woman with a child and pram stands outside. Advertisements on the shops are for Capstan tobacco, Lyons ice cream, Wills cigarettes, Players cigarettes and Cadbury's. A petrol pump is partly visible on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Moortown in the 1950s
An unfinished, muddy footpath leading to Deanswood Drive on the Moortown Estate. A wire fence is on either side. The gardens are full of mud and cars are parked on the road. Pictured in February 1950. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Moortown in the 1950s
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, escorted by Councillor Albert King, Chairman of the Welfare Services Committee, with the Duke of Edinburgh following behind, arrive at Brackenhurst Hostel on Fieldhouse Drive in October 1958. The royal couple were there to officially open this care home for the elderly, one of many stops they made during a two-day visit to Leeds. The hostel had since been demolished and private flats have been built on the site. Photo: YPN
11. Moortown in the 1950s
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Councillor Albert King, Chairman of the Welfare Services Committee, is pictured talking to some of the residents of Brackenhurst Hostel in October 1958. Photo: YPN
12. Moortown in the 1950s
Pepper Woods located just above St. John's church on Harrogate Road. A synagogue occupies some of this view now, whilst most of the wood is still here. Part of the Moortown Estate named 'Fir Trees' was built at the bottom of Fir Tree Lane which joins Harrogate Road between St. John's Church and this wood. This is just at the left-hand edge of this image. Pictured in July 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net