This church boasts a connection to every Leeds United supporter in the city and beyond. Hunslet’s Salem Congregational Chapel was the birthplace of Leeds United Football Club in October 1919. It is one of 21 photo gems showcasing life in the suburb during the 1950s. Other landmarks in focus include Thwaite Gate and Christ Church Infant School as well as The Rose Cafe and pubs including The Clarence Hotel and The Falcon Inn. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Hunslet in 1967 – Parnaby Road Post Office in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Hunslet in the 1950s
A car parked outside self service laundrette Bendix on Dewsbury Road in December 1958. Above and behind the laundrette is the Maple Clothing Co Ltd, blouse factory. On the right is Admiral Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking west along Blakeney Grove towards Old Run Road in August 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Hunslet in the 1950s
Devonshire Road in August 1953. . Across the cobbled street is the end of a row of brick back-to-back houses. The house fronts are on Warwickshire Street, the rear ones onto Sussex Avenue. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Hunslet in the 1950s
Looking north-north-east from Derbyshire Street. On the right the side of Hunslet Nursery; to the left an electricity sub station. Pictured in August 1953. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Hunslet in the 1950s
Red Lion Place in July 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Hunslet in the 1950s
Red Lion Yard, a row of back-to-back terraced properties with an archway on the left allowing access to and from Thwaite Gate. Pictured in July 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service