The 1950s brought progress to the LS16 with new buildings and developments springing up across the community. These photos showcase familiar shops, streets and landmarks which still remain familiar today. 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Alwoodley in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Alwoodley in the 1950s
King Lane in July 1951 from the bottom of The Avenue, with rough pasture and woods in the Adel Crags area in the background. Adel Crags is sometimes referred to as Alwoodley Crags. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Alwoodley Old Hall pictured in April 1950 which was to the side of Eccup reservoir off a footpath, now Sand Moor golf course. The photo is an exterior view from the south east of the stone multi-gabled, mullioned windowed hall with lawned gardens. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Eccup Lane in July 1951 looking across a field towards King Lane, at the other side of a line of trees. Five Lane Ends is off the picture to the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Sandhill Oval showing detached and semi-detached houses with gardens in March 1951. In the background is a long building which may be a factory. The long building in the background is the back of Sandhill Parade shops which face onto the Harrogate Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Alwoodley in the 1950s
Alwoodley Motors, petrol station on Harrogate Road at junction of Primley Park View. Pictured in August 1951. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net