Crowds turned out to say goodbye to Sir Montague Burton, a Lithuanian Jewish immigrant, who founded tailoring firm Burton’s in 1903. The demand for ‘demob’ suits enabled Burton to take over the vast Hudson Road Mills in Leeds from the wholesale clothiers Albrecht & Albrecht. At its height, around 10,000 people worked on the site, producing over 30,000 suits a week. Burton, as a factory owner, was conscious of the need to look after his staff and he had a dental surgery, a staff room and canteen. His funeral took place in 1952 and photo is one of 16 charting the year in pictures. City centre landmarks including The Headrow, City Square and Quarry Hill Flats are featured as well as memories from the the city suburbs with Temple Newsam and Guiseley both in focus. The images are a mix from Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: When Leeds boasted the world's largest clothing factory LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
The station concourse of Leeds City Station, seen from the entrance on New Station Street and looking towards the booking offices. The interior entrance of the Queen's Hotel, which forms part of the station buildings can be seen on the left. Pictured in October 1952. | British Railways Photo: British Railways
14. Leeds city centre
A view from July 1952 showing Chamberlain tram no.130 passing through City Square on its way to the Corn Exchange. On the left is part of the Queen's Hotel which includes an entrance to the City Station. On the right is the Majestic Cinema. Wellington Street is in the background. | Tramway Museum Society Photo: Tramway Museum Society
15. Leeds city centre
Tram no.166 on route 3 to Harehills in July 1952, passing through City Square with Wellington Street in the background. The entrance to City Station and the Queen's Hotel are on the left and the Majestic Cinema on the right. Tram 166 is a Horsfield built between 1930 and 1931. | Tramway Museum Society Photo: Tramway Museum Society
16. Leeds city centre
People queueing to board Horsfield tram no.250 in City Square. This tram, bound for Kirkstall Abbey on route no.4, is advertising Tizer soft drink and Littlewoods pools. The Queen's Hotel, which incorporates the News Theatre and the City Station entrance, is seen on the left. Pictured in March 1952. | Tramway Museum Society Photo: Tramway Museum Society