The 1950s brought progress to the LS16 with new buildings and developments springing up across the community. These photos showcase familiar shops, streets and landmarks which still remain familiar today. The images are 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: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Houses of Moss Valley at the edge of playing fields belonging to Moortown Rugby Union Club, Alwoodley Park pictured in April 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Two newly-built detached houses on Lakeland Crescent in February 1952. The view is taken from the plot that would become no. 61 Alwoodley Lane, where a billboard advertising the new houses encourages people to "live in the country." Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Progress Stores, a small grocery shop on the east side of King Lane pictured in January 1955. It is a single storey wooden structure selling butter, eggs and bacon, also tinned and packet goods. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Alwoodley in the 1950s
The east side of King Lane in January 1955. A pair of semi-detached houses on the left. The roof and sign of Progress Stores are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Alwoodley in the 1950s
King Lane in May 1951 showing two bungalows. The second is much older and believed to be a crofter's cottage. Both have since been demolished. Going north, the next turning on the left is Stairfoot Lane (the road to Adel). Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Alwoodley in the 1950s
A view looking south west down The Fairway from Alwoodley Lane in July 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net