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.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.
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.

West Leeds nostalgia: Photo gems showcase Wortley in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 17th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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.

7. 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

Photo Sales
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.

8. 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

Photo Sales
Through houses on the even numbered side of Carter Street in June 1959. Numbers run to the right in descending order towards Clyde Street from number 18 on the left which is at the junction with Skilbeck Street. These houses also had frontage on Carter Place.

9. Wortley in the 1950s

Through houses on the even numbered side of Carter Street in June 1959. Numbers run to the right in descending order towards Clyde Street from number 18 on the left which is at the junction with Skilbeck Street. These houses also had frontage on Carter Place. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Photo Sales
November 1954 and pupils from Lower Wortley Infant's School are seen handing toys to a Yorkshire Evening Post van driver which they had collected for the paper's Toy Appeal.

10. Wortley in the 1950s

November 1954 and pupils from Lower Wortley Infant's School are seen handing toys to a Yorkshire Evening Post van driver which they had collected for the paper's Toy Appeal. Photo: YPN

Photo Sales
Previous
2 / 2
Next Page
Related topics:Leeds