Town Street, Stanningley Road, Theaker Lane and Armley Road are all featured in this photo gallery showcasing life in the community during the 1950s. The images also showcase community spirit during the May Day celebrations as well as local landmarks such as Armley House. The majority are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Armley in the 1950s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Armley in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Armley in the 1950s
Children taking part in the Armley May Queen procession, seen outside Christ Church Upper Armley C 0f E Church situated on Armley Ridge Road. The May Queen, in the centre in the long dress, is Sandra Ford, born in 1950, daughter of Allen Ford of the Far Fold area of Armley. Photo: Rowena Riley
3. Armley in the 1950s
Cottages on Tower Lane in Upper Armley pictured in July 1950. Number 68 is badly damaged. There is a lamp post in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Armley in the 1950s
The north side of Armley Town Street looking at the premises of 'Gibbs and Son, Newsagent'. Next door is the 'Concert Rooms'. 'Lloyds Bank Ltd. can be seen in the far left of the photograph from July 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Armley in the 1950s
Stanningley Road near the junction with Armley Ridge Road in January 1953. Wandahome caravan sales, petrol and equipment is in the centre of the picture. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net