The images feature a range of local landmarks ranging from Cross Gates Bridge and Cross Gates roundabout through to Crossgates Library and Manston Lodge. It was a decade in which the community, as well as Leeds and beyond, was building for the future having largely recovered from World War II. These photos showcase the changes and are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Fascinating photos showcase life in Crossgates during the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Cross Gates in the 1950s
Construction work on Cross Gates Bridge at Station Road in October 1954. Cranes and workmen can be seen. Cross Gates Station and the Ritz cinema are visible behind a wooden fence. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Manston Lodge from Austhorpe Road in November 1955. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Cross Gates in the 1950s
Plans for the Penda's housing estate in November 1955. The Leeds City Corporation recreation park and the L.N.E.R line are clearly visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Cross Gates in the 1950s
November 1952 and this photo shows a ceremony to fix a plaque on the wall of Crossgates Library. This was to mark the award of the RIBA bronze medal to C Castelow, the architect of Crossgates Library. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Cross Gates in the 1950s
W. & H. Aspinall's grocers on Cross Gates Road in 1956. On the left, a small window display advertises A.W. Bulmer, wedding photographer. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Cross Gates in the 1950s
Cross Gates roundabout in January 1956. In view is the Regal Cinema. The sign for the Travellers Rest pub can be seen on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net