These photos turn back the clock to showcase life around Armley during the 1950s. These images feature local landmarks from the decade as well as familiar streets and locations in the LS12 community. They 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: Memories of Armley and Bramley during the 1960s and 1970s 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
October 1954. Front entrance to number 40 Strawberry Lane, on the corner with Hall Lane. Laurel Terrace, Brentwood Terrace and Brooklyn Terrace are visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Armley in the 1950s
October 1954. Number 40 Strawberry Lane, viewed from Hall Lane. Corner of Church Road visible. Streetlamp on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Armley in the 1950s
August 1952. Pinfold Lane at junction with Town Street. Denison Hall, headquarters of Royal Ancient Order of Buffaloes (Friendly Society). | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley in the 1950s
View of gates of the yard at Thomas West Ltd, Cooper, of Brandon Street in September 1950. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley in the 1950s
October 1955. Stanningley Road at junction with Cecil Road and Beech Drive. To the left is 'Hygienic Laundry' and on the right up Beech Drive is the 'English Electric Co. Ltd'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Armley in the 1950s
January 1956. Ellis Square on Theaker Lane. Square of houses, with streetlamp surrounded by dustbins in the middle. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net