15 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1959

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 7th May 2024, 04:45 BST

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of your Leeds at the end of the 1950s.

They turn the spotlight on 1959 and showcase memories from the city centre as well as the suburbs including Seacroft, Woodhouse and Temple Newsam. It was a year which featured a new look RAC sidecar on the streets of Leeds for the first time boasting a completely new design, with much more streamlining than the old-style box. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

The new look in sidecars for RAC patrolmen - seen in Leeds today for the first-time in October 1959.

1. Leeds in 1959

The new look in sidecars for RAC patrolmen - seen in Leeds today for the first-time in October 1959. Photo: YPN

The Travellers Rest pub pictured in September 1959

2. Crossgates

The Travellers Rest pub pictured in September 1959 Photo: YPN

A view down The Headrow in May 1959.

3. Leeds in 1959

A view down The Headrow in May 1959. Photo: YPN

The corner of Albion Street and The Headrow in March 1959.

4. Leeds in 1959

The corner of Albion Street and The Headrow in March 1959. Photo: YPN

Woodhouse Lane from the University. of Leeds in June 1959.

5. Woodhouse

Woodhouse Lane from the University. of Leeds in June 1959. Photo: YPN

The new cricket pavilion at Headingley in June 1959.

6. Leeds in 1959

The new cricket pavilion at Headingley in June 1959. Photo: YPN

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