Construction of Brooklands Lane on the Seacroft Estate. Pictured in October 1951.Construction of Brooklands Lane on the Seacroft Estate. Pictured in October 1951.
Construction of Brooklands Lane on the Seacroft Estate. Pictured in October 1951.

Charming photos take you back to Seacroft in the 1950s

These charming photos provide a fascinating insight into life around Seacroft during the 1950s.

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 8th Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

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It was a decade when the community was building for the future thanks to the creation of the Seacroft estate which would go on to house generations of families. Landmarks and local industry are also featured in this trip down memory lane. 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: 22 photo memories of Seacroft in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A 12" to 1 mile scale plan of Seacroft estate from March 1956. Seacroft Ring Road runs vertically down the centre with the estate to the left and lower right.

7. Seacroft in the 1950s

A 12" to 1 mile scale plan of Seacroft estate from March 1956. Seacroft Ring Road runs vertically down the centre with the estate to the left and lower right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Rogall's Manufacturing Confectioners, on Seacroft Ring Road. Pictured in June 1954.

8. Seacroft in the 1950s

Rogall's Manufacturing Confectioners, on Seacroft Ring Road. Pictured in June 1954. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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View of the back doorstep and path of an unknown house on Seacroft Estate. The cement path is pitted and uneven. A dustbin and shrubs are visible. Pictured in August 1951.

9. Seacroft in the 1950s

View of the back doorstep and path of an unknown house on Seacroft Estate. The cement path is pitted and uneven. A dustbin and shrubs are visible. Pictured in August 1951. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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