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
13. Burley Road in the 1950s
October 1959. The rear view of 195, 197/199 Burley Road. The premises are listed as doctors surgeries, for Geoffrey Burchell, J.G.B. Platts and A. Barrett. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Burley Road in the 1950s
Rear view of numbers 189, 191 Burley Road in November 1959. A newsagents business run by L. and B. Terrill was based at number 191. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Burley Road in the 1950s
Burley Lawn Chapel in October 1959. The side is seen on Olive Grove. The chapel ceased to be used for worship in 1953 and was then used as a print works for Walter Gardham Ltd printers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Burley Road in the 1950s
October 1959. The Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart is on the left. The two houses number 221/223 Burley Road were used as the Sacred Hearts Parish Men's Club. Poplar Grove is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Burley in the 1950s
November 1959. Burley Picture House with Wordsworth Street on the left and Roberts Place to the right. Kirkstall Road is at the bottom of Wordsworth Street. This cinema opened on August 2, 1913 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Burley Road in the 1950s
October 1959. Burley Liberal Club situated at 185 Burley Road, at the corner with Roberts Place. When this club was demolished a replacement was built at the corner of Burley Road and Willow Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net