Imperial Hotel on Cross Princess Street in April 1959. This public house was also listed as number 15 New Princess Street. Back-to-back houses on the even numbered side of Dawson Street follow to the right edge. Included in slum clearance plans for Holbeck.Imperial Hotel on Cross Princess Street in April 1959. This public house was also listed as number 15 New Princess Street. Back-to-back houses on the even numbered side of Dawson Street follow to the right edge. Included in slum clearance plans for Holbeck.
Imperial Hotel on Cross Princess Street in April 1959. This public house was also listed as number 15 New Princess Street. Back-to-back houses on the even numbered side of Dawson Street follow to the right edge. Included in slum clearance plans for Holbeck. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Holbeck in the 1950s: 14 photo gems feature Water Lane and Recreation Crescent

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 25th Jul 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 16th Aug 2024, 12:10 GMT
These wonderful photos celebrate the sights and sounds of a decade in the life of Holbeck.

The gallery takes you back to the 1950s to showcase life around the suburb. Trade and industry as well as shops, pubs and familiar streets take centre stage in this nostalgia rewind which is sure to evoke memories from a generation of people who called Holbeck home back in the day. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

R. W. Crabtree and sons, printing machine manufacturers, pictured in August 1955. Building is brick with 12 sets of windows on three storeys along the main length. There are four sets on three storeys along the width. Building materials in foreground.

13. Holbeck in the 1950s

R. W. Crabtree and sons, printing machine manufacturers, pictured in August 1955. Building is brick with 12 sets of windows on three storeys along the main length. There are four sets on three storeys along the width. Building materials in foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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R. W. Crabtree and sons printing machine manufacturing in August 1955. Photo is of close up of windows on long side of building. Windows in metal frame have 44 panes of glass. Wooden benches and small formal garden run along one side.

14. Holbeck in the 1950s

R. W. Crabtree and sons printing machine manufacturing in August 1955. Photo is of close up of windows on long side of building. Windows in metal frame have 44 panes of glass. Wooden benches and small formal garden run along one side. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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