A view of the junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street. It has a sign above the entrance advertising 'Empire House-Farmlands Egg Stores Ltd.' In the centre at numbers 12 & 14 are the premises of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. The white building on Cherry Row, is the Moulders Arms pub. Lincoln Road is far right. Lincoln Road is visible at the extreme right edge.A view of the junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street. It has a sign above the entrance advertising 'Empire House-Farmlands Egg Stores Ltd.' In the centre at numbers 12 & 14 are the premises of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. The white building on Cherry Row, is the Moulders Arms pub. Lincoln Road is far right. Lincoln Road is visible at the extreme right edge.
A view of the junction of Cherry Row with Lincoln Road in August 1958. This part of Burmantofts was also known as Newtown. At the very left edge is Lincoln Field Row, then, with advertising on the side of the end property, is Lincoln Street. The building with the arched doors and windows is the old Lincoln Fields Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, at number 6 Hill Street, located at the junction with Cherry Row and Hill Street. It has a sign above the entrance advertising 'Empire House-Farmlands Egg Stores Ltd.' In the centre at numbers 12 & 14 are the premises of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. The white building on Cherry Row, is the Moulders Arms pub. Lincoln Road is far right. Lincoln Road is visible at the extreme right edge.

Burmantofts in the 1950s: Memories of pubs, shops and an area known as ‘Newtown’

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 25th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful photos are sure to evoke memories from a generation of people who called Burmantofts home in the 1950s.

These photo gems showcase shops and pubs as well as a raft of landmarks and take you to the heart of corner of the community known locally as Newtown. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

August 1958 and in focus is Lincoln Field Grove, a row of back-to-back terraced houses. This view is of the evens side of the street looking across from Primrose Place. Far left is number 12 with the family group sitting outside and numbers descend in sequence to the right. Two entrances in the centre access the yards with outside toilet facilities.

7. Burmantofts in the 1950s

August 1958 and in focus is Lincoln Field Grove, a row of back-to-back terraced houses. This view is of the evens side of the street looking across from Primrose Place. Far left is number 12 with the family group sitting outside and numbers descend in sequence to the right. Two entrances in the centre access the yards with outside toilet facilities. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A shopkeeper stands in the doorway of her grocers on the corner of Lincoln Field Grove and Lincoln Field Row in August 1958. Advertisements for Lyons Tea, Brooke Bond Tea and Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish are displayed outside. Far right, part of Lincoln Field Mount can be glimpsed.

8. Burmantofts in the 1950s

A shopkeeper stands in the doorway of her grocers on the corner of Lincoln Field Grove and Lincoln Field Row in August 1958. Advertisements for Lyons Tea, Brooke Bond Tea and Cherry Blossom Shoe Polish are displayed outside. Far right, part of Lincoln Field Mount can be glimpsed. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A Coronation street party held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and shows a group of local children, all from the Roseville Road area of Burmantofts.

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A Coronation street party held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and shows a group of local children, all from the Roseville Road area of Burmantofts. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Argyle Mount in 1956. In view on the right edge is the rear of a large garage on warehouse on Grimston Street which may have been the premises for a hay and straw merchant at one time.

10. Burmantofts in the 1950s

Argyle Mount in 1956. In view on the right edge is the rear of a large garage on warehouse on Grimston Street which may have been the premises for a hay and straw merchant at one time. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The Tulip Inn on Dolly Lane in August 1958. Over the door there is the word 'vaults' which would mean that the pub had cellar storage for the kegs of ale below. The landlord at this time was Clifford Cracknell.

11. Burmantofts in the 1950s

The Tulip Inn on Dolly Lane in August 1958. Over the door there is the word 'vaults' which would mean that the pub had cellar storage for the kegs of ale below. The landlord at this time was Clifford Cracknell. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A long view of Lincoln Street in August 1958. Several people are visible in the photograph and a car is parked on the street.

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A long view of Lincoln Street in August 1958. Several people are visible in the photograph and a car is parked on the street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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