Passengers alighting from tram no.114 at a stop on Stanningley Road in August 1952. The Station Garage is on the left. To the right of the tram is Bramley Home Bakeries at the junction with Hough Lane. Tram no.114 was a Chamberlain which ran in service between November 16, 1926 and February 10, 1955. It is here on route 14 displaying the destination 'Corn Exchange', presumably in readiness for turning round to make the return journey to the city centre.placeholder image
Passengers alighting from tram no.114 at a stop on Stanningley Road in August 1952. The Station Garage is on the left. To the right of the tram is Bramley Home Bakeries at the junction with Hough Lane. Tram no.114 was a Chamberlain which ran in service between November 16, 1926 and February 10, 1955. It is here on route 14 displaying the destination 'Corn Exchange', presumably in readiness for turning round to make the return journey to the city centre. | Tramway Museum Society

11 banging photos take you back to Bramley in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 18th Dec 2024, 14:40 BST

This gallery provides a wonderful trip down memory lane to showcase life in Bramley during the 1950s.

They showcase a community on the move thanks to trams taking passengers around LS13 and beyond. Local landmarks are also featured including what was The Old Unicorn pub. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others 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: 22 of the best photos take you back to Bramley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Melbourne Grove in August 1954.

7. Bramley in the 1950s

Melbourne Grove in August 1954. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view looking south down the Melbourne Grove. in August 1954. Houses at nos. 3-28 are visible. The road is unsurfaced but flat. A scenic view is visible in the background. Two people can be seen in the distance.

8. Bramley in the 1950s

A view looking south down the Melbourne Grove. in August 1954. Houses at nos. 3-28 are visible. The road is unsurfaced but flat. A scenic view is visible in the background. Two people can be seen in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Stocks Hill in August 1956. Above, two windows to each side of a wooden loading bay, which has a police notice offering a ten shilling reward. Above this is an ornate carved stone for the Old Unicorn (up this yard), dated 1877. To the right is a row of stone cottages with washing outside one of them.

9. Bramley in the 1950s

Stocks Hill in August 1956. Above, two windows to each side of a wooden loading bay, which has a police notice offering a ten shilling reward. Above this is an ornate carved stone for the Old Unicorn (up this yard), dated 1877. To the right is a row of stone cottages with washing outside one of them. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking north along Nora Place towards the junction with Leeds and Bradford Road in August 1954. The road is unsurfaced with a grassy area and hedge covered fence down the middle. An old woman and streetlamps are visible.

10. Bramley in the 1950s

Looking north along Nora Place towards the junction with Leeds and Bradford Road in August 1954. The road is unsurfaced with a grassy area and hedge covered fence down the middle. An old woman and streetlamps are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A proposed new plan plan by number 378 Broad Lane in September 1950. A pillar box, streetlamp and bus stop with queue are in the foreground. A woman can be seen in the background on the right.

11. Bramley in the 1950s

A proposed new plan plan by number 378 Broad Lane in September 1950. A pillar box, streetlamp and bus stop with queue are in the foreground. A woman can be seen in the background on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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