They turn back the clock to the 1950s and bring into focus different aspects of life around LS2 from garages through to shops. Familiar streets are also in view with Woodhouse Street, Pennington Street, Holborn Terrace, Charing Cross Street, Blackman Lane and Blenheim Terrace all featured. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 29 photos whisk you back to Woodhouse in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Woodhouse in the 1950s
The junction of Woodhouse lane and Cookridge Street in June 1958. | YPN Photo: YPN
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2. Woodhouse in the 1950s
Looking south east along Cliffdale Road. Cliffdale Grove and Place are visible on the left. Pictured in November 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Woodhouse in the 1950s
Carlton Garage, automobile engineer of Blackman Lane with sign for repairs and taxis. On the forecourt are cars, vans and a small coach and petrol pumps. Next door is the Carlton Lodge cafe, offering bed and breakfast and meals. Pictured in December 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Woodhouse in the 1950s
Carlton Garage at Blackman Lane with cars, vans and a small coach in the forecourt. It also has a petrol pump. In the background are terraced houses. To the right, down the narrow passageway, are houses on Carlton Grove, these were later demolished for the building of the Inner Ring Road. Pictured in December 1953. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Woodhouse in the 1950s
Woodhouse Street in November 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Woodhouse in the 1950s
The junction Woodhouse Street and Pennington Street, newsagents shop, occupied by Walter and Gertrude Heald no 156. Nos.160-166 have been demolished. 168 Joseph Pickard, pawnbroker and jeweller. Note pawnbrokers sign. Junction Woodhouse Street and Pennington Court, no. 170, Frank Beaumont, boot repairer. Pictured in November 1952. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net