A tram travels along Meanwood Road in JUn e 1955 with F W White, Drysalters, visible on the right. Next to this, covered in ivy and at an angle to the road, is Bog Hall. This house was adjacent to the ancient sulphur spa well and was possibly named for the bog land which typically produced sulphur springs. The spire of St Michael's Church on Buslingthorpe Lane can be seen above the roof. The light coloured building after Bog Hall is the transformer building for the trams on Meanwood Road, while the chimney to the left of this is in the Carr Mills complex on Buslingthorpe Lane. These buildings have all since been demolished leaving the white building on the far left as the only building in the image still standing. This is the Primrose pub at the junction of Meanwood Road and Buslingthorpe Lane.A tram travels along Meanwood Road in JUn e 1955 with F W White, Drysalters, visible on the right. Next to this, covered in ivy and at an angle to the road, is Bog Hall. This house was adjacent to the ancient sulphur spa well and was possibly named for the bog land which typically produced sulphur springs. The spire of St Michael's Church on Buslingthorpe Lane can be seen above the roof. The light coloured building after Bog Hall is the transformer building for the trams on Meanwood Road, while the chimney to the left of this is in the Carr Mills complex on Buslingthorpe Lane. These buildings have all since been demolished leaving the white building on the far left as the only building in the image still standing. This is the Primrose pub at the junction of Meanwood Road and Buslingthorpe Lane.
A tram travels along Meanwood Road in JUn e 1955 with F W White, Drysalters, visible on the right. Next to this, covered in ivy and at an angle to the road, is Bog Hall. This house was adjacent to the ancient sulphur spa well and was possibly named for the bog land which typically produced sulphur springs. The spire of St Michael's Church on Buslingthorpe Lane can be seen above the roof. The light coloured building after Bog Hall is the transformer building for the trams on Meanwood Road, while the chimney to the left of this is in the Carr Mills complex on Buslingthorpe Lane. These buildings have all since been demolished leaving the white building on the far left as the only building in the image still standing. This is the Primrose pub at the junction of Meanwood Road and Buslingthorpe Lane.

16 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 25th May 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 21st May 2024, 14:30 BST
Enjoy this trip down memory lane celebrating a decade in the life of Woodhouse.

This photo gallery turns back the clock to the 1950s and brings into focus the hustle and bustle of daily life in the suburb during the decade. Landmarks in focus include St Mark's National School, Bog Hall, Perseverance Mill and Ridge Way Mission Hall. Familiar streets featured include Meanwood Road, Woodhouse Street, Johnston Street and Kendal Lane. 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: Woodhouse in the 1960s – Carlton Cinema, Harewood Barracks and The Fox in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Woodhouse Street in July 1951. On the right is the rear and side of the Astra Cinema. The back-to-back houses on the left are Warren Terrace and Warren Place. The Woodhouse Mechanics Institute is the third building from the left.

7. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Woodhouse Street in July 1951. On the right is the rear and side of the Astra Cinema. The back-to-back houses on the left are Warren Terrace and Warren Place. The Woodhouse Mechanics Institute is the third building from the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking north from Leslie Terrace to junction of Woodhouse Street and Christopher Road pictured in July 1951.

8. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Looking north from Leslie Terrace to junction of Woodhouse Street and Christopher Road pictured in July 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Two cottages and a shop on Woodhouse Street, at the corner with Johnston Street in August 1959. The shop is a general store selling groceries, cigarettes and sweets.

9. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Two cottages and a shop on Woodhouse Street, at the corner with Johnston Street in August 1959. The shop is a general store selling groceries, cigarettes and sweets. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Several children in swim-suits pose, on presumably a hot day in August 1958. Kendal Lane is partly in view on the left, an off-licence shop, there is a sign for John Smith's Magnet Ales. Next, 11 is a house at the corner with Belle Vue Terrace.

10. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Several children in swim-suits pose, on presumably a hot day in August 1958. Kendal Lane is partly in view on the left, an off-licence shop, there is a sign for John Smith's Magnet Ales. Next, 11 is a house at the corner with Belle Vue Terrace. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Johnston Terrace in August 1959.

11. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Johnston Terrace in August 1959. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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An off-licence shop at the corner of Kendal Lane and Kendal Terrace in August 1959. A young boy in front of the shop is wearing only a pair of swimming trunks. Other photos taken at the same time of this area also show children dressed for a hot day.

12. Woodhouse in the 1950s

An off-licence shop at the corner of Kendal Lane and Kendal Terrace in August 1959. A young boy in front of the shop is wearing only a pair of swimming trunks. Other photos taken at the same time of this area also show children dressed for a hot day. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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