Woodhouse Feast on Woodhouse Moor in September 1955. People can be seen on or near various rides and stalls. Woodhouse Lane is visible in the background.Woodhouse Feast on Woodhouse Moor in September 1955. People can be seen on or near various rides and stalls. Woodhouse Lane is visible in the background.
Woodhouse Feast on Woodhouse Moor in September 1955. People can be seen on or near various rides and stalls. Woodhouse Lane is visible in the background.

20 wonderous photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th Nov 2023, 04:45 BST

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The wonder of Woodhouse is celebrated in this nostalgic rewind to the 1950s.

The first three photos of this gallery of memories focus on Woodhouse Feast, an annual event which brought thousands of people together from the local community and beyond. The photos also turn the spotlight on local landmarks such as Woodhouse Cliff as well as familiar streets and corner shops. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Photos gems capture life in Woodhouse during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Tram no 67 on Woodhouse Lane in September 1954. The junction with Exeter Place can be seen far right. A Lewis General Dealer can be seen on right at 102 Woodhouse Lane.

7. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Tram no 67 on Woodhouse Lane in September 1954. The junction with Exeter Place can be seen far right. A Lewis General Dealer can be seen on right at 102 Woodhouse Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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On the left here is Woodhouse Cliff. The first cottage in from the left is no.32, then 33 is next to the shop. This is no.7 Delph Lane, a newsagents and sweet shop. On the right is 9. Pictured in September 1959.

8. Woodhouse in the 1950s

On the left here is Woodhouse Cliff. The first cottage in from the left is no.32, then 33 is next to the shop. This is no.7 Delph Lane, a newsagents and sweet shop. On the right is 9. Pictured in September 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Woodhouse Street in September 1959. On the left is the junction with Delph Lane, then 200, 198 is the business of Arthur Naylor, a grocers and off-license. The next three shops, 192 to 196 are one unit. The name Jones is over the shop which is selling curtains and carpets. At the right side, no.190 is W.I. Lake, furniture dealer. Next, cleared area.

9. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Woodhouse Street in September 1959. On the left is the junction with Delph Lane, then 200, 198 is the business of Arthur Naylor, a grocers and off-license. The next three shops, 192 to 196 are one unit. The name Jones is over the shop which is selling curtains and carpets. At the right side, no.190 is W.I. Lake, furniture dealer. Next, cleared area. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is one of a row of three houses which which lay back-to-back with 10 to 14 Ebury Street. Access was from Delph Street. This end house was no.3 seen from Woodhouse Cliff end. The building with advertisements on he wall is 21 Woodhouse Cliff, seen here from the rear. It was a licensed grocer's shop. The area in the foreground was formerly White Rose Yard. Pictured in September 1959.

10. Woodhouse in the 1950s

On the left is one of a row of three houses which which lay back-to-back with 10 to 14 Ebury Street. Access was from Delph Street. This end house was no.3 seen from Woodhouse Cliff end. The building with advertisements on he wall is 21 Woodhouse Cliff, seen here from the rear. It was a licensed grocer's shop. The area in the foreground was formerly White Rose Yard. Pictured in September 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Two cottages which were part of Woodhouse Cliff pictured in September 1959. They were located at the end of Holroyds Yard, off Dairy Street. Next, the cement rendered building is the back of no's.30/31 Woodhouse Cliff. 'Woodhouse Cliff' referred to an area which ran from Woodhouse Ridge to Woodhouse Street, between Hyde Park, to Delph Lane. The road called Woodhouse Cliff ran in an irregular line roughly parallel to Woodhouse Street, between Cliff Road to Delph Lane.

11. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Two cottages which were part of Woodhouse Cliff pictured in September 1959. They were located at the end of Holroyds Yard, off Dairy Street. Next, the cement rendered building is the back of no's.30/31 Woodhouse Cliff. 'Woodhouse Cliff' referred to an area which ran from Woodhouse Ridge to Woodhouse Street, between Hyde Park, to Delph Lane. The road called Woodhouse Cliff ran in an irregular line roughly parallel to Woodhouse Street, between Cliff Road to Delph Lane. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Woodhouse Lane showing Chamberlain tram no. 441, destination Belle Isle in September 1951. The properties in the background, including Walker's Ltd., butchers, at no. 79 towards the right, are on Raglan Road, which branches off from Woodhouse Lane at this point.

12. Woodhouse in the 1950s

Woodhouse Lane showing Chamberlain tram no. 441, destination Belle Isle in September 1951. The properties in the background, including Walker's Ltd., butchers, at no. 79 towards the right, are on Raglan Road, which branches off from Woodhouse Lane at this point. Photo: Tramway Museum Society

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