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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. 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
. Armley in the 1950s
Viaduct Road in Armley which passes under the L.N.E.R railway track. Pictured in May 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Armley in the 1950s
Armley Ridge Road pictured in July 1950. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Armley in the 1950s
Tram no 506 at Whingate on route 18 to Cross Gates in July 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Armley in the 1950s
The Armley Motors garage located by the gable end ofStanningley Road in March 1958. Offered in the sales service are products by Esso, Michelin and Dunlop. An air machine stands on the right while mounted on the garage wall on the left is a Michelin motoring map and sign reading 'All vehicles garaged and driven at owners risk' Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
19. Armley in the 1950s
Binks Street, a row of back-to-back terraced houses in August 1958. Clothes hang on a line stretched across the street whose junction is with Armley Road. At the corner two boys stand at an L.C.T. Bus Stop. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
20. Armley in the 1950s
Binks Street from the junction with Armley Road in August 1958. This was located next to Brancepeth Place. On the left is a grocers shop on Armley Road. Posters on the walls promote films including 'A Night to Remember' showing at the Odeon, a drama depicting the fate of the Titanic starring Honour Blackman, and 'The Whole Truth' at the Majestic starring Stewart Granger, Donna Reed and George Sanders. Backing onto the houses on the far left is the works of Greenwood and Batley Ltd., engineers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
21. Armley in the 1950s
On the left is Brancepeth Place, a street of back-to-back terraced houses and industrial buildings, on the right. At the corner is number 2 Brancepeth Place, the Albert Inn supported by Hammonds Tower Ales. Just visible on the far right is Brancepeth Street. Pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
22. Armley in the 1950s
The Brancepeth Street works of Elliot, Douglas & Co Ltd Steel Merchants pictured in August 1958. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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