The Victory Picture Palace is the feature focus of this photo gallery which turns back the clock to showcase life around Little London in the 1950s. Cinema historians give the exact opening date of the movie theatre on Camp Road as August 16, 1920. It closed in January 1959 just under a year after this image was taken. The adjacent building to the right was the Victory Halls, at this time it was Sassoons tailoring factoring. Enjoy these photo gems, published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, showcasing life around the suburb during a decade of change. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Little London in the 1950s
July 1958 and in focus is Sedan Place located off Camp Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Little London in the 1950s
A woman is pictured standing in the doorway of house on Oatland Avenue is to the right. The street turned at an angle here. A boy is in the doorway down the street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Little London in the 1950s
The end of Reeves Street can be seen on the left. Moving right is Warrender Street. The corner shop is the business of G.Barker, selling groceries. Pictured in July 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Little London in the 1950s
The junction with Crawford Street is on the left, then on Camp Road is the Victory Cinema. It was built in 1920, opening on August 16, it was at the time called the Victory Picture Palace. The cinema closed in 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Little London in the 1950s
A corner shop at the junction with Woerth Street and Camp Road pictured in July 1958. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Little London in the 1950s
Camp Road is on the left, at the junction with Sedan Place. This is a grocers shop was the business of S.C. Stocks. Moving right, the shop which has been boarded up. The odd numbered side of Metz Place can be seen. A group of people are in the doorway of number 1. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service