The main image above features a swimming team from Burley Road County Primary School as they proudly display the trophy awarded to them as District Champions in 1959. This was a special year for the school as, for the previous six years, the trophy had been retained by the local Burley Church of England School. It is one of 20 photos which showcase life in the community during a decade of change. Landmarks, such as Burley Road, as well as pubs and shops are all in focus. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service as well as photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
5. Burley in the 1950s
Shops on the north-east side of Burley Road in February 1954. They are E. Heaton, boot repairs, H. Benton, newsagent, and C. Greenwood, baker.
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6. Burley in the 1950s
Thornton Street is on the left at the corner with Kirkstall Road pictured in October 1959. To the right is an empty shop. Next is the corner with Metcalf Street, on the right is E. Fishburn newsagent.
Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
7. Burley in the 1950s
April 1954 and pictured is Burley Mills iron suspension bridge built by Benjamin Gott in the early 19th century. Burley Mills is in the background.
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8. Burley in the 1950s
Burley Picture House with Wordsworth Street on the left and Roberts Place to the right in November 1959. Kirkstall Road is at the bottom of Wordsworth Street. This cinema opened in August 1913 with seats for 161 filmgoers. It closed in February 1959. The last film shown was called 'Passage Under the Sea'. The cinema was demolished. On the right is part of Burley Liberal Club.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net