Well-trodden streets and roads familiar to generations of local residents – from Whingate and Strawberry Lane through to Town Street and Theaker Lane – are all featured in this gallery. Landmarks such as Armley House and Christ Church are also in focus. The gallery also takes you inside cabinet makers James Lupton and Sons Ltd in Tong Road Mills. The images 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: 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
![Armley House on Gotts Park in March 1950. It was the former home of Leeds clothing manufacturer Benjamin Gott owner of Bean Ing Mills on Wellington Street, probably the first integrated woollen mill, combining steam powered spinning and hand loom weaving on one site.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwN2Q0NDRmLThjNTItNDIxMy1iNGNiLTliNGE2NTljZjM4OTowMjJmNTYwZC1hNWM0LTRjYjktYmIzNC0xNzIyODI3ODM3Zjg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Armley in the 1950s
Armley House on Gotts Park in March 1950. It was the former home of Leeds clothing manufacturer Benjamin Gott owner of Bean Ing Mills on Wellington Street, probably the first integrated woollen mill, combining steam powered spinning and hand loom weaving on one site. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Strawberry Lane, viewed from Hall Lane in October 1954. The Mount is in focus. The corner of Church Road is visible.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBkYjZjYTAzLTUyNmEtNDUwMC05NDQ5LWY0OWU4ZjQ1NjA4MTplNjhjNzY4MS0wNWYxLTRlNmItYjZhZC0yMThjYzg0YjMxMjE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Armley in the 1950s
Strawberry Lane, viewed from Hall Lane in October 1954. The Mount is in focus. The corner of Church Road is visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Stanningley Road at junction with Cecil Road and Beech Drive in October 1955. To the left is 'Hygienic Laundry' and on the right up Beech Drive is the 'English Electric Co. Ltd'.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE0NDI1YTVlLTYxNDUtNGFiYi1hMjkzLTA4ZmY5YTdlODAxMjpjN2YwMWY3MC1jNTExLTQzMWItOWIyYS03NmU2MjUyMGM2YzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Armley in the 1950s
Stanningley Road at junction with Cecil Road and Beech Drive in October 1955. To the left is 'Hygienic Laundry' and on the right up Beech Drive is the 'English Electric Co. Ltd'. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Cottages on Tower Lane pictured in July 1950. Number 68 is badly damaged.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZiODY2YWJjLTdlYjUtNDlhYi04N2E1LTRkYWIyYmE2YmFkZjo0ZTE5OGE0MC1mYmMwLTQwYTYtODRkYS01ZDcxYWI5NGI3MjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Armley in the 1950s
Cottages on Tower Lane pictured in July 1950. Number 68 is badly damaged. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Armley Ridge Road in July 1950. Behind the wall on the right there is a small brick house. In the background there is a row of shops. This pavement has two telegraph poles and a gas lamp post. Behind the wall on the left are several brick semi-detached houses. On the pavement are some mature trees and the measurements show how much of the pavement the large sycamore tree takes up.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIxMGE1ZjQzLWMyMjYtNDM5Ny1iMDExLWI5NjY4YTM5NmVmYzpiZmIwNzdlYy05NDllLTRjZTctOTMwZS0zZmQ5NWU1ODc5ZDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Armley in the 1950s
Armley Ridge Road in July 1950. Behind the wall on the right there is a small brick house. In the background there is a row of shops. This pavement has two telegraph poles and a gas lamp post. Behind the wall on the left are several brick semi-detached houses. On the pavement are some mature trees and the measurements show how much of the pavement the large sycamore tree takes up. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
![Strawberry Lane, on the corner with Hall Lane in October 1954. The house has large gateposts and wooden gates and a large streetlamp in front. Laurel Terrace, Brentwood Terrace and Brooklyn Terrace are visible in the background.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhjNjJmZTNmLTc3NzMtNGM2Zi04YjBjLWFiYWUwYTA1YTM5NzpiMDExODU0NS1lZDk4LTQ0OTQtOGM1Zi1mZThmZDEyMGVjNGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
12. Armley in the 1950s
Strawberry Lane, on the corner with Hall Lane in October 1954. The house has large gateposts and wooden gates and a large streetlamp in front. Laurel Terrace, Brentwood Terrace and Brooklyn Terrace are visible in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net