The main image shows a group of children playing out in the community who find time to pose and smile for the camera. Other images showcase streets, shops and pubs in the heart of LS4 during a decade which also featured a visit from The Duke of Edinburgh. They are a mix from the YEP archive as well as others published courtesy of Eric Jaquier, Geoff Thorndike, West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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
7. Burley in the 1950s
The junction of St. Michael's Lane with Knowle Terrace, showing J. A. Hudson Ltd., haulage contractors in May 1952. In the distance on Knowle Terrace, the shop of Thomas Craddock, grocer, is just visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Burley in the 1950s
The junction of St. Michael's Lane with Knowle Terrace in May 1952, showing J.A. Hudson Ltd., haulage contractors, with advertisements for excursions outside. There is a streetlamp on the right, and houses at both sides. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Burley in the 1950s
A grocers and greengrocers on Queens Road on the corner with Hartwell Road in April 1956. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Burley in the 1950s
The Rutland Hotel, on corner of Burley Street and Rutland Street, advertising Kirkstall Ales & Mercer's Stout. The pub used to belong to the famous company, Albion Brewery Ltd from the late 1800s and early 1900s. | Leeds Museums Service Photo: Leeds Museums Service
11. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Burley in the 1950s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service