These images feature shops and cinemas, working men's clubs and doctors surgeries as well as local landmarks and provide an intriguing look at life in LS4 during a decade when the suburb, Leeds and beyond was rebuilding after the Second World War. They 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: 19 unseen photos of Kirkstall through the years
7. Burley Road in the 1950s
This photo was taken in the late 1950s. The Burley Road branch of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society is on the right. On the left edge part of the Sussex Tavern on North Hall Terrace is in view. Newton Street has children sitting on the steps then 2 is next to the newsagents shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Burley Road in the 1950s
Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society is in view. Grocers and butchers departments can be seen, a delivery bicycle is leaning against the central window. To the left is Pembroke Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Burley Road in the 1950s
November 1959 and this photo shows a pair of houses on Burley Road. The embankment for the Leeds-Harrogate railway line can be seen on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Burley Road in the 1950s
This house was called Burley Lawn pictured in December 1959. In the background part of the old Willow Brewery can be seen. To the right the embankment for the Leeds - Harrogate railway line. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Burley Road in the 1950s
Pictured is the rear view of number 231 Burley Road, a branch of the Leeds Skyrack and Morley Bank in December 1959. On the right is Willow Road, the Burley Hotel public house can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Burley Road in the 1950s
October 1959. Burley Road on the left edge the junction with Hyde Park Road can just be seen in the centre. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net