Photo memories of Leeds trams during the 1950s
These photos showcase and celebrate a golden age of travel around Leeds.
They provide a fascinating insight of life on the trams in Leeds during the 1950s. It was a decade in which the city bought 90 Feltham second-hand trams, dating from 1931, from London Transport. The last tram trundled down the tracks in the city in November 1959. These photos are published courtesy of the National Tramway Museum, which is located at Crich in Derbyshire and boasts more than 60 trams built between 1873 and 1982. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds trams in the 1950s
June 1951. Trams at the Haddon Place loop on Kirkstall Road, including on the right Chamberlain tram number 44.
Photo: National Tramway Museum
2. Leeds trams in the 1950s
Chamberlain tram no.130 passing through City Square on its way to the Corn Exchange in July 1952. On the left is part of the Queen's Hotel which includes an entrance to the City Station. On the right is the Majestic Cinema.
Photo: National Tramway Museum
3. Leeds trams in the 1950s
Tram no.143 travelling along Bridge End on route no.25 to Hunslet in July 1952. On the left are the Bridge End Dining Rooms while in the background on the right is the Golden Lion pub at the junction of Lower Briggate and Swinegate.
Photo: National Tramway Museum
4. Leeds trams in the 1950s
Tram no.166 on route 3 to Harehills, passing through City Square with Wellington Street in the background in July 1952.
Photo: National Tramway Museum