Town Street, Stanningley Road, Theaker Lane and Armley Road are all featured in this photo gallery showcasing life in the community during the 1950s. The images also showcase community spirit during the May Day celebrations as well as local landmarks such as Armley House. The majority are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Armley in the 1950s
Viaduct Road in Armley which passes under the L.N.E.R railway track. Pictured in May 1956. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1950s
Armley Ridge Road pictured in July 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1950s
Tram no 506 at Whingate on route 18 to Cross Gates in July 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in the 1950s
The Armley Motors garage located by the gable end ofStanningley Road in March 1958. Offered in the sales service are products by Esso, Michelin and Dunlop. An air machine stands on the right while mounted on the garage wall on the left is a Michelin motoring map and sign reading 'All vehicles garaged and driven at owners risk' | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley in the 1950s
Armley Motors garage on Stanningley Road in March 1958 offering the Esso lubrication service. An advertisement visible on the gable end of the houses promotes Bovril. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Armley in the 1950s
A woman dressed in coat and shawl stands in the doorway of a house on Theaker Lane in March 1958. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net