On the left of this view from June 1959 is Copley Yard where a car is parked. The two properties in view were part of the same premises as number 6 Tong Road, the pale fronted building in the centre of the view. This was an upholsterers and furnishers, business of R. Robinson. Number 4 follows to the right, this building is shared by Lilians hairdressers upstairs and G. Levine's tailors downstairs. Number 2a is the Crown Meat Market with The Crown Hotel at number 2 Wellington Road is visible on the right edge.On the left of this view from June 1959 is Copley Yard where a car is parked. The two properties in view were part of the same premises as number 6 Tong Road, the pale fronted building in the centre of the view. This was an upholsterers and furnishers, business of R. Robinson. Number 4 follows to the right, this building is shared by Lilians hairdressers upstairs and G. Levine's tailors downstairs. Number 2a is the Crown Meat Market with The Crown Hotel at number 2 Wellington Road is visible on the right edge.
On the left of this view from June 1959 is Copley Yard where a car is parked. The two properties in view were part of the same premises as number 6 Tong Road, the pale fronted building in the centre of the view. This was an upholsterers and furnishers, business of R. Robinson. Number 4 follows to the right, this building is shared by Lilians hairdressers upstairs and G. Levine's tailors downstairs. Number 2a is the Crown Meat Market with The Crown Hotel at number 2 Wellington Road is visible on the right edge.

Warm-hearted photo gems take you back to Wortley in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 17th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2024, 09:04 BST
These wonderful photos turn the spotlight on a decade in the life of Wortley in the 1950s.

They showcase a range of shops, pubs and local businesses which made up the heartbeat of Lower and Upper Wortley during the decade. Well-travelled streets such as Tong Road, Geldard Road and Green Lane are also featured. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, 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

Back to back properties on Havelock Street in June 1959.

7. Wortley in the 1950s

Back to back properties on Havelock Street in June 1959. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Odd numbered properties on Clyde Street can be seen on the left of this view from June 1959. Numbers run towards the right in ascending order to number 73. On the right are two properties on Green Lane, number 24 is a private residence with a drapers, 'Direct Supply Stores' at number 22. This shop was an agent for Imperial Laundries which was run by Harry Redvers Austin.

8. Wortley in the 1950s

Odd numbered properties on Clyde Street can be seen on the left of this view from June 1959. Numbers run towards the right in ascending order to number 73. On the right are two properties on Green Lane, number 24 is a private residence with a drapers, 'Direct Supply Stores' at number 22. This shop was an agent for Imperial Laundries which was run by Harry Redvers Austin. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This view looks from Clyde Street onto Clyde Place in June 1959. In the background, on the left edge, the side of number 17 Walker's Place can be seen with the back and side of number 7 Gladstone Place following to the right. On Clyde Place, a one-storey shed is visible behind a lamp post. On the right edge is number 30 Clyde Street.

9. Wortley in the 1950s

This view looks from Clyde Street onto Clyde Place in June 1959. In the background, on the left edge, the side of number 17 Walker's Place can be seen with the back and side of number 7 Gladstone Place following to the right. On Clyde Place, a one-storey shed is visible behind a lamp post. On the right edge is number 30 Clyde Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This view looks along the even numbered side of Grange Street in the direction of Wellington Road in July 1959. On the left edge are the entrances to outside toilet blocks and middens. Numbers 10 to 4 Grange Street then follow to the right where the back of the Spotted Cow pub is visible complete with maltings chimney.

10. Wortley in the 1950s

This view looks along the even numbered side of Grange Street in the direction of Wellington Road in July 1959. On the left edge are the entrances to outside toilet blocks and middens. Numbers 10 to 4 Grange Street then follow to the right where the back of the Spotted Cow pub is visible complete with maltings chimney. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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